Ugly Pasta Salad Recipes

UGLY PASTA SALAD

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I think it's the fact the hominy picks up the brown color of the balsamic vinegar that makes this salad so ugly, but it's oh so tasty! The balsamic vinaigrette is very tangy and very garlicky, so if you suspect it could be too strong for you, adjust the amount of garlic and vinegar. I often substitute other cheeses for the pricey fresh mozzarella. I use regular mozzarella and monterey jack frequently. This is based on a recipe from Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven.

Provided by hudelei

Categories Pasta Shells

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can hominy, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 lb medium-sized pasta shells
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, thyme, and oregano in a large bowl, whisking to combine.
Add chickpeas, hominy and mozzarella cubes and stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for as long as you can to let the flavors combine (or let it sit out just while the pasta cooks-- it will still tasty).
Cook the pasta shells according to package directions.
Drain and rinse in cold water.
Add pasta to the marinated ingredients, stirring to combine.
Eat hot, warm, room temperature, or cold (the salad makes great leftovers), sprinkling each serving with the optional Parmesan cheese separately.
Note: As you can imagine, this recipe could have many, many different vegetables added to it and many different cheeses would make tasty additions.
I sometimes add olives, grape tomatoes, scallions, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.6, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 993.2, Carbohydrate 86.1, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 23

PASTA SALAD

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This pasta salad has everything you could want in the bowl: loads of ripe tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella, sliced olives, salami and plenty of fresh green herbs, all tossed in a garlicky, oregano-spiked red wine vinaigrette. Serve it the same day it's made for the brightest flavor and best texture.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, pastas, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more to taste
1 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 pound short-cut pasta, such as farfalle
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces mozzarella, cubed (or use small mozzarella balls)
4 ounces sliced salami, cut into 1/4-inch ribbons
3/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
3 tablespoons diced red onion
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley and basil leaves

Steps:

Make the dressing: Combine vinegar, garlic, oregano and a big pinch each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in oil; taste and add more salt, pepper or vinegar as needed. Set aside.
Prepare the pasta: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until the pasta is al dente. Drain well, transfer to the large bowl, and toss with the dressing while still warm.
Add tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, olives, cucumber and onion to the bowl and toss well; fold in herbs. Taste and season with more salt, pepper and vinegar, if you like.
Drizzle with olive oil and top with cracked black pepper just before serving.

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