Cool Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

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SUMMER PASTA SALAD



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This classic pasta salad, packed with a bounty of summer vegetables and fresh herbs, is the perfect thing to make after a trip to the farmers' market. Look for the tastiest produce at the peak of its season, like crisp radishes and cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and sweet raw corn. We recommend allowing the pasta salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound gemelli or other twisted pasta, such as cavatappi
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 pints mini heirloom cherry tomatoes or other cherry tomatoes, halved
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 cups radishes, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 about ears)
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, radishes, corn, shallot, parsley and dill. Toss to combine and allow to marinate at room temperature for least 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

COOL SUMMER PASTA SALAD



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I originally got this recipe off of a flyer from the military commissary. I hadn't thought about it in years until they were giving out flyers the other day and lo and behold there it was again. It's been years since I made it, but as I remember, it is very tasty.

Provided by Linda Griffith

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 oz penne pasta, cooked and drained
1 pkg johnsonville summer sausage (24oz) cut into thin strips
1 large tomato, diced
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 c snow peas, sliced
1 bunch green onions, sliced
6 oz pepper jack cheese, cubed
6 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1 1/2 c italian or balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Place pasta and rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and serve immediately or chill.

COOL SUMMER PASTA SALAD



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A quick summer pasta salad that will definitely be made again! Some of my measurements are not exact, so please experiment.

Provided by Joani Bond

Categories     Penne

Time 23m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups penne pasta (est)
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 roma tomato
1/2 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil (est)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (est)
salt and pepper
1 dash garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta as directed. Once cooked to taste, drain and rinse quickly with cold water.
  • While the pasta is cooking, dice the jalapeno and cube the tomato. Add to a bowl.
  • Put the corn in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with cling wrap, and heat for 2 minutes, until thawed and tender. Remove the cling wrap (be careful of the steam) and put it into the refrigerator for five minutes.
  • Chop the parsley, and add to the bowl.
  • Add the corn and pasta, and toss gently with a spoon.
  • Add the olive oil, toss with a spoon, and then the lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put it back in the fridge until use, or cover for longer-term refrigeration.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.8, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 103.6, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 10.9

COOL SUMMER SALAD



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With the weather getting way too hot in Texas, the search is on to find food that goes great with BBQ and light enough not to weigh you down in the heat. I had this recipe on my phone for quite some time and I'm not sure where it came from, but boy was it a hit!

Provided by sibleya

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (5 ounce) package romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1 red apple, diced
1 pear, cored and diced
¼ cup dried cranberries
⅔ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons diced red onion
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Toss romaine lettuce, Swiss Cheese, cashews, apple, pear, and cranberries together in a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk vegetable oil, sugar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, red onion, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 342.7 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

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