Greek Rotini Salad Recipes

THE BEST GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to the package directions. Let cool.
• In a small bowl, mix kalamata olives, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, red wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil.
• In a large bowl, add pasta, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, and onions. Add dressing and toss.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

GREEK ROTINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rotini according to the package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Combine the rotini and the next 9 ingredients (through parsley) in a large bowl; toss gently.
• Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour the dressing over the rotini mixture; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill thoroughly.

ROTINI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the chicken breast in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut the breast into cubes and spread in a single layer on a plate; place chicken in refrigerator for 1 hour, or until completely cooled.
• Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the pasta into the boiling water; cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water to cool.
• Stir the celery, Parmesan cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, parsley, basil, and thyme together in a large bowl. Fold the chicken, rotini, and peas into the mayonnaise mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.

RAINBOW ROTINI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil (2 teaspoons of salt can be added, optional). Add rotini. Return water to rapid boil and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse in cold water.
• Combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cucumber, broccoli, mushrooms, olives and Italian salad dressing. Cover and chill. Toss salad before serving.

ROTINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place rotini, cut up tomatoes, onion, green pepper, and cucumber in a large. bowl, set aside.
• In a saucepan, add sugar, salad oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika and pepper.Heat until sugar dissolved, and blend well,
• When the sauce cools, pour over veggies, and refrigerate for an hour. Serves 8-10.