LEMONY LEEKS AND PASTA SALAD
Far from ordinary, this salad will impress with its flavorful combination of ingredients.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove peel from lemon, using zester or grater; set aside. Cut white pith from lemon; discard. Cut lemon into 1/4-inch slices; set aside.
- In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook and stir almonds in oil about 30 seconds or until light brown. With slotted spoon, remove almonds from skillet; set aside.
- In same skillet, cook and stir lemon slices, lemon peel, leeks, capers, salt and pepper about 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Remove lemon slices; discard. Stir in bell peppers and almonds. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled.
- Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. In large serving bowl, gently toss pasta, vegetable mixture and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
GREEK PASTA SALAD
Great summer pasta salad.
Provided by Danielle Laroche
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 258.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
LEMONY LEEKS AND PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- 1. Grate lemon, set aside, cut off white pith & discard. Cut lemon into 1/4 inch slices and set aside. 2. Heat oil in large skillet. Add almonds and cook over high heat until light brown (30 sec). Whth slotted spoon, remove almonds. 3. Add leeks, lemon slices, lemon peel, and capers to pan. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Cook and stir about 1 minute, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Remove and discard lemon slices. 4. Stir in red and yellow pepper slices and almonds. 5. Chill 6. Cook pasta to desired doneness. Rinse and drain. 7. In large bowl, combine pasta and vegetable mixture and toss gently. 8. Serve on beds of greens
LEEK PASTA SALAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories pastas, salads and dressings
Time 50m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the leeks, olive oil, salt, pepper, nutmeg and vanilla-bean seeds in a nonstick skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until the leeks are soft, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Pour the vegetable broth into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Turn off the heat, add the thyme leaves and steep for 1 minute. Strain. Pour the broth into a blender, add the leeks, roasted garlic and lemon rind. Puree until smooth and pour it into a large salad bowl. Set aside.
- Blanch the peas in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until cool. Add to the salad bowl.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain. Add to the salad bowl. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until chilled. Cut the romaine into thin strips crosswise add to the salad bowl. Toss. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 355, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 337 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
PASTA WITH BACON AND LEEKS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water; drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet.
- Add the leeks to the drippings in the skillet. Season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream and cook until it begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Add the pasta to the skillet along with the parmesan, half of the bacon and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat, adding enough of the reserved pasta cooking water to loosen. To serve, top with the remaining bacon, more parmesan and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calorie, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 727 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams
CHICKEN AND LEEK PASTA
This creamy chicken and leek pasta recipe is rich and filling, but the best part is how easy and quick it is! Also a great way to feed three vegetables to kids and picky adults.
Provided by SPARKLYSCOTTY
Categories Main Dishes Pasta
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel zucchini and carrot into fine slices. Cut slices lengthwise into thin ribbons, similar to the tagliatelle; set aside.
- Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken and fry until seared, 3 to 4 minutes. Add leeks and continue to fry until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add 1 cup chicken broth, cream, white wine, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, bring remaining chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add vegetable ribbons and tagliatelle. Cook at a boil until tagliatelle is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Drain tagliatelle and serve, adding warm chicken-leek mixture on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 876 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 242.9 mg, Fat 54.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 32 g, Sodium 1341.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
LEEK SALAD
Make and share this Leek Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Midwest Maven
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper.
- Toss the dressing with the leeks.
- Chop the tomatoes and cucumber, seeding them if desired, and add to leeks.
- Add the olives and cilantro and toss well.
- Add more salt and pepper if you like and chill for an hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 147.3, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 2.7
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