Confetti Summer Salad Recipes

TANGY CILANTRO LIME CONFETTI SALAD

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I love standout salads that burst with flavor-the kind that make you feel as if you're splurging without having to eat that piece of chocolate cake. This is one of my very favorites, and everyone I serve it to loves it as well. -Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 medium sweet orange peppers, chopped
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1 container (10-1/2 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
DRESSING:
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 garlic cloves, halved
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until creamy and light in color. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SUMMERY CONFETTI SALAD

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Provided by Katie Lee Joel

Categories Salad Tomato Appetizer Picnic Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Lunch Corn Lima Bean Summer Family Reunion Healthy Jalapeño Self Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups (6 ears) fresh corn
1 package (16 ounces) frozen lima beans, thawed
2 cups green beans, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces*
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 avocado, cut into chunks
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
10 basil leaves, chiffonaded**
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, toss together corn, lima beans, green beans, tomatoes, onion, avocado, jalapeño and basil. In a second bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Add vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for an hour before serving to let it marinate, if you can stand to wait.

CONFETTI MACARONI SALAD

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The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for the dish came from a recipe I found in a church cookbook when I was a young writer responsible for a newspaper's food section. -Renee Page, Rochelle, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add macaroni and remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CONFETTI QUINOA SALAD

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A colorful side to complement any entrée. It's good for you, too-featuring protein-rich grains and edamame.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic shelled edamame
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
3/4 cup Italian or Greek vinaigrette dressing
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat quinoa, water and salt to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Cool at least 30 minutes.
Cook and drain edamame as directed on bag. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
In large serving bowl, toss quinoa, edamame and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ITALIAN CONFETTI PASTA SALAD

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This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight.

Provided by Jeri Mortinson

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 cups colored rotini pasta
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup sliced black olives

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 702.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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