Mini Wheels Pasta Salad With Red Peppers And Feta Cheese Recipes

MINI WHEELS PASTA SALAD WITH RED PEPPERS AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook Piccolini¿ Mini Wheels according to the package directions.
• Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Allow to cool on a sheet tray.
• Char the skins of the red bell peppers over an open flame on the stove top and put then into a plastic bag to steam. Once steamed peel away the charred skin and cut into thin strips.
• Saute the garlic and chili flakes in the remaining olive oil over medium heat for about two minutes.
• Add sliced black olives, julienne red peppers and chopped capers; saute an additional 3 minutes.
• Season to taste.
• Add lemon zest and saute 1 minute. Allow mixture to cool down.
• Crumble the feta cheese and mix in with the cooled sauce mixture.
• Transfer Piccolini¿ Mini Wheels to a large bowl. Toss salad to combine, allow to rest for 1 hour before serving.
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WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. About 30 seconds before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and corn kernels. Cook for 30 seconds and then drain into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Keep the pasta draining in the colander while you make the dressing.
• Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Add the well-drained pasta, broccoli, and corn to the bowl, along with the ham, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and scallions, if using. Toss together. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Slice peppers into ¼" wide strips, lengthwise. Place strips in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
• Toss dressing with the red pepper strips.
• Stack the basil leaves on top of one another and roll up. Slice the leaves crosswise into thin ribbons. This is called a "chiffonade" in case you want to impress your friends.
• Toss the basil leaves with the peppers. Set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
• Cook the pasta al dente in large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoons each salt and olive oil. Drain, rinse briefly and cool to room temperature.
• Combine pasta with marinated peppers and dressing.
• Add crumbled feta cheese. Taste and adjust salt, add liberal grindings of black pepper.
• Cool salad in fridge 1-2 hours before serving or salad may be chilled overnight and brought to room temperature 1 - 2 hours before serving.
• Garnish with basil chiffonade.

WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and onions., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, picante sauce, salt and cumin; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

EASY RED BELL PEPPER AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine bell peppers, feta cheese, and onion in a large bowl.
• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar in a small lidded jar and shake vigorously to combine. Pour over salad and toss to combine.