PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL
This summery dish walks the line between tangy, juicy tomato salad and hearty pasta salad. To make it, ripe tomatoes are marinated with capers, garlic, basil and lots of good olive oil until they almost fall apart, creating a wonderfully soupy dressing for the pasta. Then the pasta is added while still hot to mix; as it cools, it absorbs all the bright flavors. If you can, choose heirloom tomatoes in an array of hues, and serve this in a glass bowl to show it off. Cubes of fresh mozzarella, or bocconcini, make for creamy addition. Add them just before serving, so the heat of the pasta doesn't melt the cheese.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes, the whole basil sprig and anchovies if using. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup oil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The tomatoes should be aggressively seasoned. Let tomatoes marinate for at least 1 hour and preferably 2 to 3.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. Add to bowl with tomatoes while still warm and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing. Let pasta sit at room temperature for at least another hour and up to 6 hours before serving. Or chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Just before serving, gently fold in torn basil leaves. Top with more olive oil and cracked black pepper before serving.
SUMMER MACARONI SALAD
When we grill, my mother asks me to make this summer pasta salad. To make it extra creamy, I like to keep a small amount of dressing separate and stir it in just before serving. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar and seasonings until blended. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, peppers, onion and celery. Add 1 cup dressing; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing to add just before serving., To serve, stir in reserved dressing. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SUMMER MACARONI SALAD
This recipe has to be the best macaroni salad recipe ever! It has been loved by our family and friends for many years, and I have yet to meet a single person who didn't love it. Perfect for picnics and summer get-togethers.
Provided by starchaser
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- While the macaroni is cooking, mix salad dressing, sugar, vinegar, mustard, relish, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Drain macaroni, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Add to the salad dressing mixture with tomatoes, celery, and onion. Stir until thoroughly coated. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 425.1 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
CALIFORNIA SUMMER MACARONI SALAD
Simple macaroni salad with a bit of Cali flair. Perfect for summer, whether it is a day at the beach, an afternoon picnic, or a holiday BBQ.
Provided by LadyElizabethV
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the eggs.
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Slice eggs with an egg slicer.
- Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, white pepper, and sea salt together in a small bowl. Gently mix in avocado, celery, and green onion, being careful not to overmix the avocado. Mix in sliced eggs.
- Add mayonnaise mixture to cooled macaroni; stir until well coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 226.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
MACARONI SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES
From Cooking Light, August 08. DH and I thought this was great! I served with lemon-grilled chicken. YUM!
Provided by Princess Pea
Categories Vegetable
Time 22m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Cover and chill.
- Combine vinegar, 1 T. basil, 3/4 teaspoons salt, sugar and red pepper in a large bowl. Add 2T. oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic, stirring with a whisk. Add cooked pasta and tomato; toss well to coat.
- Place bread in a food processor; pulse 5 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Heat remaining 1 T. oil in a nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 teaspoons garlic to pan saute 2 minutes or until browned and crisp, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in 1/8 teaspoons salt. Cool. Serve with pasta mixture and sliced basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 281.9, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.3, Protein 5
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