Mediterranean Rotini Salad Recipes

EASY MEDITERRANEAN ROTINI SALAD - CATELLI®

Easy Mediterranean Rotini Salad - CATELLI® image

Catelli SuperGreens® pasta is made with all-natural ingredients, like dried spinach, zucchini, parsley, broccoli, and kale. That means it's not only full of flavour, but it also gives you a boost of fibre, iron, and magnesium, all of which are essential in your daily diet.

Provided by CATELLI®

Categories Healthy, Quick & Easy, Vegetarian

Yield 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 PKG (300 G) CATELLI SuperGreens Rotini -
Cauliflower florets - 2 cups (500 mL)
White kidney or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed - 1 can (19 oz/540 mL)
Each chopped bell pepper and diced tomatoes - 1 cup (250 mL)
Each diced red onion and crumbled feta cheese - 1/2 cup (125 mL)
Redwine vinegar - 1/4 cup (60 mL)
Very finely chopped black olives - 1 tbsp (15 mL)/td>
Large clove garlic, minced - 1
Each dried oregano and Dijon mustard - 1 tsp (5 mL)
Each salt and pepper - 1/2 tsp (2 mL)
Extra virgin olive oil - 1/3 cup (75 mL)

Steps:

Prepare rotini according to package directions. Add cauliflower during last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse rotini and cauliflower under cold, running water; drain well.
Toss cooled rotini and cauliflower with beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion and feta cheese in a large bowl.
Whisk vinegar with black olives, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil until combined. Drizzle over rotini mixture and toss to coat.

RAINBOW ROTINI SALAD

Rainbow Rotini Salad image

This is a standard for potlucks, and it makes a nice big salad that tastes great!

Provided by Sue H.

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package colored rotini pasta
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 622.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Mediterranean Pasta Salad image

Make marvelous Mediterranean Pasta Salad with rotini pasta and yummy veggies! Dress Mediterranean Pasta Salad with mayo and Parmesan for even more flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise or MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
3/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 cup sliced black olives
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni
1 zucchini, sliced

Steps:

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
Mix tomatoes and mayo in large bowl. Add pasta; toss to coat. Reserve 1/4 cup cheese. Add remaining ingredients to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with reserved cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 10 g

MEDITERRANEAN ROMAINE SALAD

Mediterranean Romaine Salad image

This salad is my standard-I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up this easy salad anytime. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 bunch romaine, torn
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Place cubed bread on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil and garlic; drizzle over bread and toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, red peppers, cucumber, celery, olives and onion; add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Just before serving, place romaine in another bowl. Add artichoke mixture and croutons; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper; top with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GREEK ROTINI SALAD

Greek Rotini Salad image

Make and share this Greek Rotini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by breezermom

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
8 radishes, sliced
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted
1/4 cup pimento stuffed olive
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano

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.