Best 7 Garlic And Green Onion Pasta Salad Recipes

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Garlic and green onion pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your own taste. Whether you like your pasta salad creamy or tangy, light or hearty, there is a recipe out there for you. With so many delicious variations to choose from, you are sure to find a garlic and green onion pasta salad recipe that will become a new favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA SALAD WITH GREEN ONION DRESSING



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Provided by Roger Mooking

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Green Onion Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1 bunch green onions (scallions), trimmed, white bottoms and green tops separated
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sour cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pasta Salad
12 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick rings
1 red pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow pepper, seeded and diced
1 orange pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • For the green onion dressing: Heat a grill. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil over the white portion of the green onions. Place the white bottoms of the green onions on the hot grill and grill until they are slightly softened and charred. Put the grilled whites of the green onions, the green onion tops, garlic, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and remaining olive oil in a blender, puree until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the sour cream. Season the dressing with salt, and black pepper, to taste. Set the dressing aside.
  • For the pasta salad: Heat a grill. Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl, toss with 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Drizzle the remaining 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over the red onion rings and season with salt.
  • Place the red onions on the hot grill and grill until softened, approximately 10 minutes, remove the onions from the grill. Coarsely dice the grilled red onions. Add the chopped red onions, red pepper, yellow pepper, orange pepper, chopped parsley, and green onion dressing to the pasta. Mix to incorporate all ingredients. Season the pasta with salt, and pepper, to taste. Garnish with toasted coconut.

PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS AND GRILLED GREEN ONION-CRUSHED OLIVE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bunch scallions
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces fusilli pasta
4 tablespoons Chardonnay vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, finely diced
One 6-ounce piece provolone cheese, diced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to high.
  • Toss the scallions in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the scallions until the bulbs are tender and the greens are well charred, 6 to 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes. Set aside to cool. When the scallions are cooled, chop them finely.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Add the scallions and toss to coat.
  • When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and add to the vinaigrette. Add the olives, tomatoes, red onion, provolone, dill, parsley and arugula. Toss to combine.

PASTA SALAD WITH GREEN ONION DRESSING



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From Everyday Exotic. I like to use the dressing for pasta salad and change the rest with what I feel like. Sometimes I even throw in tuna.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup olive oil
1 bunch green onion, white bottoms and green tops separated
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sour cream
salt and pepper
3/4 lb bow tie pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion, cut into 1/4 inch thick rings
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
chopped parsley
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Green Onion Dressing.
  • Heat grill.
  • Drizzle ½ teaspoon of olive oil over white bottoms of green onion.
  • Grill white bottoms of green onions until slightly softened and charred.
  • Place grilled whites of green onions, green onion tops, garlic, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard and remaining olive oil in a blender, puree until smooth.
  • Transfer to a bowl, stir in sour cream and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pasta Salad.
  • Heat grill.
  • Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, toss with 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil.
  • Drizzle remaining 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over red onion rings and season with salt.
  • Grill red onions until softened, approximately 10 minutes, remove from grill.
  • Roughly dice red onions.
  • Add peppers, red onion, Green Onion Dressing, chopped parsley, salt and pepper to pasta, mix to incorporate all ingredients.
  • Garnish with Toasted Coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 32.4, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.2

GARLIC AND GREEN ONION PASTA SALAD



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This pasta salad is great for any summer meal; light and buttery, but with a hint of garlic and green onion. Match it with your favorite steak or chicken for a wonderful, easy side dish.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Farfalle Pasta Salad

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
¾ cup butter
3 green onions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Let cool and transfer to a large salad bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic until garlic is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir butter mixture into the bow tie pasta and mix in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 201.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

GARLIC AND GREEN ONION PASTA SALAD



Garlic and Green Onion Pasta Salad image

This pasta salad is great for any summer meal; light and buttery, but with a hint of garlic and green onion. Match it with your favorite steak or chicken for a wonderful, easy side dish.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Farfalle Pasta Salad

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
¾ cup butter
3 green onions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Let cool and transfer to a large salad bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir green onions and garlic until garlic is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir butter mixture into the bow tie pasta and mix in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 201.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CARAMELIZED ONION & GARLIC PASTA



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This full-flavored recipe is the result of my mom's love of pasta and our love of cooking together. With a bit of pepper heat and smoky bacon, the entree is excellent alone or paired with grilled chicken. -Lacy Jo Matheson, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked angel hair pasta
9 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the onions, pepper flakes and salt; saute until onions are tender. Stir in garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown., Add the tomatoes, vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; toss with onion mixture., Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with bacon, cheese, and pepper; heat through. Garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD



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You could easily call this salad "summer in a bowl"! Made with peas, avocado, spinach and herbs, it has the kind of bright flavor that really refreshes on hot summer days and a laid-back preparation to match. Tailor the stir-ins to your own tastes by using the herbs you like, or the ones you have on hand. You'll find green goddess is amenable to most any herb-though chives, parsley and tarragon are considered classics-and don't forget the lemon juice, garlic and creamy ingredients (mayo and sour cream) that give this dressing its bright and creamy flavor. The combination of green goddess, pasta and protein-rich ingredients-like chick peas and spinach-make this a one-dish dinner you'll want to eat on repeat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ classic pasta salad mix
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped baby spinach
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked as directed on bag, cooled
1 small avocado, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt to make dressing.
  • Add pasta, chick peas, spinach, peas, avocado, parsley, chives and basil to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize About 1 1/8 Cups, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not as flavorful.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the salad will be. Fresh garlic and green onions will give the salad the best flavor.
  • Don't skimp on the dressing. The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the salad together. Use a good quality olive oil and vinegar, and add some fresh herbs for extra flavor.
  • Let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the pasta will have a chance to absorb the dressing.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese before serving. This will add a finishing touch of flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Garlic and green onion pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish or main course that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy salad that everyone will enjoy.

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