CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD
As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel well to get-togethers such as picnics or tailgate parties, but people absolutely love it when it gets there. -Jeanette Krembas, Laguna Niguel, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD
Inspired by the California Wine Tasting meetup I recently attended, I prepared an aesthetically pleasing pasta salad that was as delicious as it was beautiful. The cayenne delivers the zing, while it also marriages a bold burst of citrus infusions. Ultra healthy and light, it can be eaten warm or cold. Americans should take a hint from European and Asian cultures and start eating more savory breakfast meals, so surprise your honey with this the morning after, and you may return to the night before.
Provided by MelindaMartin
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Boil the pasta and drain. Toss with a teaspoons of oil and pinch of salt. - set aside.
- Chop carrots (I bought pre-julienned-cut).
- Dice tomato.
- Chop mushrooms.
- Dice onion.
- Chop bell pepper.
- Chop spinach.
- Peel and dice orange.
- Thinly slice one of the lemons-skin on.
- Juice other lemon.
- Slice "cheese" into thin long strips.
- In a large mixing bowl:.
- Add oil, lemon juice, vinegar, chopped fruit and veggies.
- Mix well - I use a large serving fork, so everything retains it's shape.
- In a sauce pan on stove:.
- Heat 1 tablespoons of oil.
- Add 2 bay leaves, and 1 cup of the chopped fresh ingredients from mixing bowl.
- Saute for 5 minutes.
- Add sauteed ingredients back to large mixing bowl. Remove bay leaves.
- Add pasta, "cheese" strips, salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Toss well.
- Optional:.
- Peas, tofu or beans can be added to this dish for extra protein and fiber.
- Pairings: A nice meritage wine, like Hart's Desire, or a Chardonnay.
- Like, I'm so sure. If you don't even know how to talk like a Californian wine connoisseur, you totally have to learn. Duh. If you need to try it on for size, pop in some chewing gum, bleach your hair, grab some wine and chill. I'm just, like, so there, you know.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 439.8, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.3
GYRO SALAD WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING
If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes and a creamy, tangy dressing. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber with salt; mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook lamb, onion and Greek seasoning until meat is no longer pink; drain., Arrange salad mix on a large serving platter; top with tomatoes, cheese, olives and lamb. Spoon dressing over salad. Serve immediately with toasted pita wedges.
Nutrition Facts :
CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD
One of my children is particularly fond of pasta salads, and this is his all-time fave. It's from a cookbook compiled by the ladies at his grandmother's church years ago. This is a great dish for cookouts or tailgate parties if any guests are vegetarian, but you can always add some chopped pepperoni or ham if you'd prefer. P.S. If this is really close to a recipe already posted, I apologize. Spent 20 minutes checking, but there are soooo many....!
Provided by highcotton
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil rotini. (Package directions will indicate 8-10 minutes. My family thinks 'al dente' translates to 'raw', so I cook the pasta 4 or 5 minutes longer, until it tastes tender.).
- Drain pasta; rinse well with cold water.
- In a very, very large bowl, mix cooled pasta with zucchini, cucumber, sweet peppers, onion and olives, if desired.
- Stir in tomatoes. (I use a slotted spoon. That way, you get a little juice, but not an overwhelming amount. If fresh ones are in season, even better, of course!)
- In a small bowl, mix grated cheese with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, celery seeds, paprika and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture over pasta; stir well.
- Pour Italian dressing over all, stirring well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. (Actually, I find this hits its' 'peak' at 48 hours. Stays good for several days after that, but finally begins to get mushy.).
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