Best Valerie Bertinelli Makes Ginger Miso Pasta Salad Thats Perfect For Picnics Recipes

Ginger-Miso Pasta Salad image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
1 pound cavatappi pasta
3 cups broccoli florets
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced in half, then into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
3 tablespoons yellow miso paste
3 tablespoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Add in the broccoli and cook for 1 minute more. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, make the dressing. Add the miso paste, ginger, lime juice, soy sauce, canola oil, vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to a mason jar, cover and shake to emulsify. Set aside.
Add the cucumbers, bell peppers, edamame, and carrots to a large bowl. Add in the warm pasta and broccoli. Pour the dressing onto the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with chopped chives and sesame seeds.

Antipasto Pasta Salad image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional for salting pasta water
1 pound fusilli
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon honey
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
One 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
One 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
One 4.6-ounce jar Kalamata olives, drained and chopped
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes
4 ounces sliced salami, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons torn fresh basil

Steps:

Bring a pot of generously salted water to boil and cook the fusilli per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, honey, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the warm pasta, then toss to coat and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Add the artichokes, red peppers, olives, mozzarella and salami and toss well to combine. Sprinkle with fresh basil.