Summer Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



Mediterranean Pasta Salad image

Juicy tomatoes and cucumbers along with salty olives, red onion, tender pasta, and spinach are tossed together with creamy feta cheese in a homemade dressing for a crave-able salad that's so easy to make!

Provided by Donya Mullins

Categories     Main Course     Pasta     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces pasta
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup sliced and quartered cucumbers
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cup Homemade Greek Salad Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 large clove minced garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • To a pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle on about 1/2 cup of Greek Salad Dressing and toss all ingredients. Add feta cheese and more dressing plus salt and pepper if desired and toss until just combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 31m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2/3 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
1/4 cup diced onion
2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced
3 tablespoons halved black olives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad image

This is great for any picnic, potluck or barbecue. You can make the dressing up to 3 days before and put the salad together the day before you intend to serve it. Add chicken, steak, lamb or seafood for a whole meal salad! Prep time includes minimum refrigeration

Provided by TishT

Categories     Cheese

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb shell pasta, cooked al dente, drained well, and tossed with 2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into quarters
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope tomato basil soup mix
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the pasta, onion, cucumber, bell peppers, celery, olives, and artichoke hearts.
  • Refrigerate the salad up to 24 hours In a medium glass mixing bowl, whisk together the oils, vinegar, soup mix, black pepper, basil, parsley, and feta until well blended.
  • Pour 1 cup of the dressing over the salad and toss Refrigerate the salad for at least 6 hours.
  • When ready to serve, toss the salad with the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 353.1, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 11.3

SUMMER MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



Summer Mediterranean Pasta Salad image

This salad recipe was given to me by a neighbor. It can be doubled for a large crowd. It's a favorite in my house.

Provided by Sunshine Forever

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package spiral pasta
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced olives, drained
1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Add the artichokes, olives, peas, bell pepper, zucchini, onion and Parmesan cheese to pasta. Toss well.
  • In separate bowl, combine mayo, Italian dressing, parsley, dill weed, and pepper. Stir with wire whisk. Add to pasta salad and mix well.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 375, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.9

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