Pasta Salad With A Kick Recipes

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QUICK AND EASY PASTA SALAD



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This easy pasta salad is flexible based on the ingredients you have in your kitchen or the season. Start with a hearty pasta shape that has nooks and crannies to hold onto the dressing like rotini or penne. Then toss with our simple dressing and lots of colorful vegetables. We also love adding parmesan cheese, which melts into the dressing as well as a handful of fresh mozzarella balls. For more suggestions for what to add, read through our recommendations in the article above.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Side Dish, Salad

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried pasta like fusilli, penne, rotini or farfalle (bow tie)
1 cup sliced bell pepper (1 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini (1/2 medium)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (5 to 6)
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) halved mixed olives
1 cup (2 ounces) grated parmesan cheese or hard cheese
1 cup (6 ounces) fresh mozzarella balls, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley or basil, optional
1/3 cup red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 to 3 tablespoons juice from pepperoncini jar, optional
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (check the package for recommended cook time). Drain and rinse well under cold water.
  • While the pasta cooks, in the bottom of a large bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, pepperoncini juice (if using), and the olive oil until blended. Add the drained and rinsed pasta to the dressing and mix well.
  • Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncini (if using), olives, parmesan, mozzarella, and the herbs (if using). Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve or for the best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of the salad, Calories 363, Fat 19.1g, SaturatedFat 5.1g, Cholesterol 18.3mg, Sodium 507.1mg, Carbohydrate 36.6g, Fiber 2.3g, Sugar 2g, Protein 11.7g

PASTA SALAD WITH A KICK



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I used to hate all pasta salads until my best friend's mom made one a few years back. I tried a small bite of it and loved the flavor. The dressing used gives it a nice kick. I cook the pasta the night before and mix in the dry ranch, cucumber, pepperoni, olives, and half of the bottle of dressing to let the flavors mix overnight. The next day I add the cheeses and the remaining dressing. It's the perfect summer side dish and always goes quick at cookouts.

Provided by KeLynn

Categories     Summer

Time 25m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta, cooked to your liking according to box
8 ounces robusto Italian dressing
1 (1/2 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
3 1/2 ounces diced pepperoni
2 1/4 ounces sliced olives, drained
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta, drain, and pour into large bowl.
  • Add chopped cucumber, dry ranch, pepperoni, and olives to pasta.
  • Stir well then add half the bottle of dressing.
  • Cover and let sit overnight.
  • The next day add cheese cubes, shredded mozzarella, remaining dressing, and stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 782.1, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 15.3

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