Best Zesty Italian Salad Recipes

ZESTY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain.
• Place in a bowl, add tomatoes, celery, carrots, peppers, onions and Italian salad dressing.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Drain.
• Just before serving, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese, then stir in mozzarella and olives.
• Gently fold into the pasta mixture.

ZESTY ITALIAN PASTA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni until tender.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, mix broccoli, carrots, diced tomato, and black olives.
• Add rest of ingredients and stir.
• Cover and Chill before serving.

SUBSTITUTE FOR ZESTY DRY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Measure out all ingredients and combine in bowl. Use in place of Zesty Dry Italian Dressing packet. Store in an air tight container or zip lock bag. To make dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons of mix with ¼ cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons water and ½ to ⅔ cup olive oil.

ZESTY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds. Pour in a clean jar and chill at least 1 hour to blend all the flavors. Serve over mixed greens or use as a marinade.

ZESTY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil and prepare pasta nuggets as directions indicate on the side of the box.
• Drain pasta and set aside in a large bowl.
• Chop into small chunks cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and pepperoni.
• Add these ingredients to pasta.
• For the finishing touch add dressing and seasoning to the pasta mix and stir.
• If you prefer more dressing and seasoning use the full amount listed in the ingredients.

ZESTY MIXED SALAD WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Mix up the Italian Dressing as per the instructions on the package (I usually add a little extra water, but that's up to you). It is also good to use raspberry flavored vinegar.
• Add honey to the dressing and shake/mix well.
• Brown the sausage, drain and set aside (keeping warm, but not hot).
• In the meanwhile place the lettuce on the bottom of a big bowl.
• Top with the tomatoes, both types of beans, green onions and finally the cheese.
• Top the salad with the warm sausage.
• Pour 3 or 4 turns of the dressing over the salad and mix well with tongs. Add more dressing if you like, but be forwarned that a little dressing goes a long way with this salad.

ZESTY ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions; let cool.
• Place cooled rice, chicken, spinach, tomatoes, artichokes, cheese, and lemon zest in a large bowl, toss to combine.
• Whisk lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil together in a mixing bowl. Pour over rice mixture; toss to combine.

ZESTY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, eggs, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, bell pepper, green onions and parsley.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing together the mayonnaise, vinegar, Italian seasoning and pepper.
• Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss well to coat. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.

CARIBBEAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH ZESTY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pumpkin and papaya in boiling water in large saucepan 20 to 30 min. or until tender; drain. Cool slightly. Peel pumpkin and papaya; cut pulp into 1-inch chunks.
• Whisk next 5 ingredients until bouillon is dissolved.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add eggplant; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until tender. Stir in oregano and lemon juice; transfer to large bowl.
• Add remaining oil to same skillet; heat. Add peppers; cook and stir 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add to eggplant mixture along with the pumpkin, papaya, dressing mixture and remaining ingredients; toss lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn chicken to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F); cut into strips.
• Place chicken and vegetables on spinach-covered platter; sprinkle with nuts.
• Drizzle with remaining dressing.

QUICK AND ZESTY ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Add lettuces to a large bowl and toss well.
• 2. Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
• 3. Toss with your favorite Italian salad dressing.

ZESTY ITALIAN SPRING SALAD

Steps:

• Toss first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
• Add dressing; toss lightly.

ZESTY ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• MIX SPINACH SALAD, MUSHROOMS, CHEESE, & BLACK OLIVES IN LARGE BOWL. GENTLY TOSS IN THE WARM ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ITALIAN DRESSING. PLACE DICED TOMATOS ON TOP OF SALAD. SERVE IMMEDIATELY.