Pasta Salad with Provolone: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Treat!
In the sweltering summer heat, there's nothing quite like a refreshing and flavorful pasta salad to cool you down and satisfy your cravings. And when it comes to creating the perfect pasta salad, provolone cheese truly shines. With its slightly salty, nutty flavor and firm texture, provolone adds a delightful complexity to pasta salads, elevating them from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply a light and delicious lunch, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the ultimate pasta salad with provolone. Explore a myriad of recipe ideas, from classic combinations to unique and innovative twists, all designed to showcase the magic of provolone in a pasta salad.
PERFECT PASTA SALAD:
This is an absolutely INCREDIBLE recipe. Every time I've made it I've had to double it and it is still gone in nothing flat. People will beg you for the recipe
Provided by Mrs. Jaye
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 30m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix together dressing first and set aside until sugar is dissolved completely.
- Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
- Slice the sliced pepperoni circles in half and separate slices.
- Mix together with pasta and chopped items, except the provolone cheese.
- Pour dressing over it all and mix well.
- Chill well.
- Add provolone cheese to salad before serving, otherwise it gets soggy.
- You may have to add extra red wine vinegar or olive oil to get it to the desired consistency.
- Some people like it moist, others on the drier side.
- This is guaranteed not to last long before it is completely devoured!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.1, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 29.4, Sodium 825.6, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 11.1, Protein 14.9
PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING
Pasta salad filled with veggies, cheese, and seasoning. Very tasty and versatile -- is great to make ahead.
Provided by BONNIES
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 8h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
- In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake well.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill 8 hours in the refrigerator
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 835.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
AWESOME PASTA SALAD
This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.
Provided by Irlandes
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 913.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
PASTA SALAD WITH PROVOLONE
Make and share this Pasta Salad With Provolone recipe from Food.com.
Provided by L DJ3309
Categories Refrigerator
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In small bowl combine garlic, salt, oil, vinegar, and herbs, set aside.
- Cook pasta until just tender, remove from water to large bowl.
- Add cheese, green pepper and vegetables to pasta, pour dressing over and toss to coat all.
- Chill 1 hour tossing occasionally to distribute flavor.
SALAMI & PROVOLONE PASTA SALAD
Everyone needs a perfect pasta salad that's easy to make, especially on busy nights when your family wants a dish that's fast, light and cool. This is just the thing. -Jill Donley, Warsaw, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine pepper, cheese and salami., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to pepper mixture. Drizzle with 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. If desired, stir in additional dressing to moisten and sprinkle with basil before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS AND GRILLED GREEN ONION-CRUSHED OLIVE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good-quality dressing will make all the difference in the taste of your pasta salad.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and won't hold its shape well in the salad.
- Let the pasta cool before adding the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.
- Make the salad ahead of time. Pasta salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. This makes it a great option for potlucks or picnics.
Conclusion:
Pasta salad is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables, and it's also a perfect dish for a summer picnic or potluck. With so many different variations to choose from, you're sure to find a pasta salad recipe that you'll love.
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