Catelli Bistro Chickpea And Mint Fusilli Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN FUSILLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to directions on the packet.
• Drain and let cool.
• Mix pasta with the onion, tomato, celery, basil, olives and capers.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, sugar and vinegar.
• Gradually beat in the oil until an emulsion forms.
• Pour this vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
• Chill the salad in the refrigerator.
• When it is cold, mix in the mozzarella.

CATELLI BISTRO CHICKPEA AND MINT FUSILLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook fusilli according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, halve the cucumber lengthwise and use the end of a spoon to scoop and discard seeds. Chop cucumber into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces; set aside.
• Lemony-Yogurt Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add cucumber, chickpeas, onion and orange pepper to pasta; toss with dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Fold in olives and mint just before serving.

CATELLI BISTRO GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus in last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer to large bowl.
• Meanwhile, preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. Remove from grill and slice.
• Balsamic Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to pasta mixture; toss with dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.