Sweet Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

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SWEET AND TANGY SUMMER MACARONI SALAD



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Quick and easy. Tastes best when it sits for a while before serving. I change up the veggies every time I make it, with whatever I have on hand. Carrots and celery work well.

Provided by tojo5

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cucumber, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water until macaroni is cooled.
  • Place macaroni into a large salad bowl and stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.
  • Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper, stirring in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Pour dressing over macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 325.1 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

SWEET PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this sweet pasta salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kristy Adam

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package rainbow spiral pasta
2/3 cup sugar (or sweetener)
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup ketchup
salt and pepper
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
2 -3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
  • Mix sauce together.
  • Rinse pasta in cold water.
  • Transfer to a medium large bowl.
  • Add sauce and vegetables.
  • Toss and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 92.3, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 16.6, Protein 6.3

FULLY LOADED SUMMER PASTA SALAD



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Whip up a 30-minute meal-in-a-bowl with this refreshing Southwest-style pasta salad starring a creamy and tangy avocado dressing that will become your go-to dressing, dip and even sandwich spread.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
8 ounces uncooked pasta, such as shells, cavatappi or penne
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup yellow corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup sliced scallions
Cotija, for garnish
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and scallions and combine. Set aside.
  • For the avocado dressing: Combine the yogurt, lime juice, honey, garlic and avocado in a blender until pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the dressing to the large bowl and toss to combine.
  • Garnish the pasta salad with the Cotija and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SWEET-SOUR PASTA SALAD



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Fresh garden vegetables add color and crunch to this attractive salad. Its pleasant vinaigrette-type dressing is sparked with ground mustard and garlic. I like the look of the tricolor spirals, but you can substitute other pasta shapes or use what you have on hand. -Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large serving bowl. Stir in the onion, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and parsley; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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