Zesty Feta And Shrimp Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook shrimp, garlic and white wine for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• While pasta is cooking, cook tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, oregano and basil over medium heat in wine mixture until tender, 10 minutes.
• Toss hot pasta with shrimp, tomato sauce and feta. Feta will melt slightly. Serve.

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, pinch of salt, and pepper; slowly pour in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid to transport it to the picnic.
• Adjust oven rack to highest position and turn broiler on high. Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, and arrange on a large baking sheet with sides. Broil until spotty brown, 8 to 10 minutes, turning zucchini slices and pepper halves once. Set aside in a large bowl to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil. Add pasta; boil using package times, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto the baking sheet. Set aside to cool.
• Put vegetables, pasta and remaining ingredients (except dressing) in the bowl or a gallon-sized zipper bag (can be refrigerated for several hours). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook 4 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place onion in the skillet and cook until tender. Stir in shrimp, and cook 3 minutes, or until opaque. Mix in feta cheese, and continue cooking 1 minute. Toss with the pasta and serve.

Steps:

• In large skillet on medium-high heat, add mushrooms, onion, artichokes with 1/2 cup dressing and cook for about 3 minutes until veggies beginning to soften.
• Add shrimp and parsley and cook for about 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• Toss with hot cooked pasta and remaining 1/4 cup salad dressing.
• Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the chicken in a baking dish, and roast 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and cut into bite-size pieces.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, mix the chicken, pasta, shrimp, olives, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber. Toss with balsamic vinegar and feta cheese, and season with salt-free seasoning blend.