Pasta Salad With A Twist Recipes

A TWIST ON PASTA SALAD

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"I lightened up this recipe i found on the back of a pasta box many years ago," writes Pat Morris, Marlton, New Jersey. "it's become a staple at our home and for family gatherings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse under cold water. Drain. In a large bowl, whisk together the broth, vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, basil and salt. Add pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, pepper and Parmesan and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MACARONI SALAD WITH A TWIST

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Found this among some recipes I pinched years ago. It is a nice twist on an old favorite.

Provided by Kathy W

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 c cooked macaroni, drained and cooled
2 Tbsp onion, finely diced
1/2 c radishes, sliced
1 c celery, sliced
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 1/2-2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
1 1/2-2 tsp prepared horseradish
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Combine macaroni, onion, radishes and celery in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, salt and pepper. Whisk until well blended and smooth.
3. Pour over macaroni mixture and toss. Chill.
4. Note: If you want more of a "kick", add a little finely minced jalapeno.

PASTA SALAD WITH A TWIST

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A BBQ must, indeed! A little bit of spice, a little bit of tang, and a whole lot of delicious. This recipe is also flexible enough to allow for the substitution of other veggies that you may have on hand.

Provided by Elsa Dreyer

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg spiral or any curly pasta
1 onion finely chopped
1 each yellow, green, red and orange peppers chopped
3/4 c ketchup
1/2 c white balsamic vinegar
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c olive oil
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp chili flakes

Steps:

1. Cook pasta as per instructions on package. Drain and let cool. Do not rinse.
2. In a saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, curry powder and chilies. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. Let cool.
3. Combine peppers and onion with pasta and pour ketchup mixture over. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
4. Serve at room temperature.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH A TWIST

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This colorful salad will disappear fast at your next potluck. I got the recipe from my cousin, who always has great dishes at her parties...and this recipe is no exception! -Valerie Hotl Cartersville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/3 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown or horseradish mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 plum tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, onion, celery, cucumber and olives. , In a small bowl, whisk the Italian dressing, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, fold in tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MACARONI SALAD WITH A TWIST

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I was messin' around in my kitchen trying to put a twist on my traditional macaroni salad recipe. I tried several different dishes before I came up with this one. Now my friends and family can't get enough of it! I recommend making it a day ahead and chilling it overnight to really develop the flavors.

Provided by Sean

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 4h28m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package small seashell pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
⅔ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup grated carrots
1 pound diced cooked ham

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, but do not rinse. Let stand 5 minutes.
To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Combine the onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots, and ham in a large bowl. Stir in the dressing. Add the pasta and toss gently to blend all ingredients. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1415.5 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

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