Pasta salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer party or picnic. It is also a great way to use up leftover pasta. This recipe for pasta salad with fiddleheads, bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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PASTA & SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD
The beauty of this sun-dried tomato pasta salad is that it can be served warm or cold. It's an ideal dish for casual picnics and cookouts. -Dawn Williams, Scottsboro, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. , Drain orzo; transfer to a large bowl. (Discard broth or save for another use.) Stir in the tomatoes, oil from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper; cool completely., Add Parmesan cheese and basil; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with toppings if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
PASTA SALAD WITH FIDDLEHEADS, BACON, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
A great way to use fiddlehead ferns. A very tasty late-spring salad. If you can't get fiddleheads you can always use green beans. This salad is great for a BBQ, picnic, or potluck!
Provided by Shannon O'Keefe
Categories Cucumber Pasta Salad
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into drained pasta; stir to coat.
- Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fiddlehead ferns at a boil until tender, 3 to 5 minutes; drain. Rinse the fiddleheads in cold water to stop from further cooking; drain.
- Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon once cool enough to handle.
- Toss the pasta, fiddlehead ferns, crumbled bacon, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
- Combine sun-dried tomatoes, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Stream about 1/3 of the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the mixture begins to emulsify. Stream the remainder of the olive oil into the dressing while whisking; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing onto the pasta mixture; stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.7 calories, Carbohydrate 107.3 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 224.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
PASTA SALAD WITH FIDDLEHEADS, BACON, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
A great way to use fiddlehead ferns. A very tasty late-spring salad. If you can't get fiddleheads you can always use green beans. This salad is great for a BBQ, picnic, or potluck!
Provided by Shannon O'Keefe
Categories Cucumber Pasta Salad
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into drained pasta; stir to coat.
- Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fiddlehead ferns at a boil until tender, 3 to 5 minutes; drain. Rinse the fiddleheads in cold water to stop from further cooking; drain.
- Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the bacon once cool enough to handle.
- Toss the pasta, fiddlehead ferns, crumbled bacon, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
- Combine sun-dried tomatoes, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Stream about 1/3 of the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the mixture begins to emulsify. Stream the remainder of the olive oil into the dressing while whisking; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing onto the pasta mixture; stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.7 calories, Carbohydrate 107.3 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 224.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
FIDDLEHEADS WITH SUNDRIED TOMATOES, ONIONS AND GARLIC
Fiddlehead ferns are earthy goodness having a flavor similar to asparagus and are available from April through July in many specialty markets.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim and rinse fiddleheads, removing any brown ends or mushy parts.
- In a large pot bring 2 quarts salted water to a boil. Add fiddleheads and cook 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion for 3 minutes.
- Add fiddleheads. Cook, stirring, until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, parsley and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is fragrant and just starting to color, about 1 minute. Salt or squeeze lemon to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.9, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 5.8, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.4
Tips
- Clean fiddleheads properly: Fiddleheads should be cleaned thoroughly before use. The best way to do this is to rinse them under cold water and then remove the papery outer layer.
- Cook fiddleheads properly: Fiddleheads can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common methods are boiling and sautéing. It's important to cook them properly to avoid a bitter taste. It is recommended to boil them for 5-7 minutes or sauté them for 2-3 minutes.
- Use a variety of ingredients: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon and sun-dried tomatoes. You can also add other ingredients to your liking, such as hard-boiled eggs, crumbled cheese, or chopped nuts.
- Serve immediately: Pasta salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion
This pasta salad with fiddleheads, bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The fiddleheads add a unique flavor and texture to the salad, while the bacon and sun-dried tomatoes add a savory and tangy flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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