Best 2 Pink And Green Pasta Salad Recipes
Take your taste buds on a vibrant journey with our specially curated collection of pink and green pasta salad recipes. This refreshing and colorful dish is a perfect blend of flavors, textures, and visual appeal, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Whether you're planning a summer picnic, a potluck dinner, or simply seeking a light and flavorful meal, our carefully selected recipes will guide you towards creating the perfect pink and green pasta salad that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving for more.
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GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD
Cheese-filled tortellini serve as a soft, plush base for this comforting pasta salad, which is studded with sweet sugar-snap peas and sliced fennel. The herb-flecked green goddess dressing is creamy and rich, with a tartly pungent edge from garlic and lemon juice. Like all pasta salads, this benefits from being made a few hours ahead, so the pasta can absorb most flavor from the dressing. But don't add the vegetables until just before serving so they maintain their crunch.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a pot of heavily salted water, cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
- Make the dressing: While the water comes to a boil, chop enough of the fennel fronds to equal 1/4 cup. Put the fronds in a blender. Thinly slice enough of the fennel bulb for 3/4 cup, and set it aside. (Reserve any remaining fennel for another use.)
- Add sour cream, basil, chives, parsley, garlic, 1 scallion, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the blender with the fronds and purée until smooth. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice, or both, if needed.
- As soon as the tortellini is done, drain it well and put it in a large mixing bowl. Immediately, while it's still hot, toss in enough of the dressing to coat. Let pasta cool in the dressing, at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Thinly slice remaining 2 scallions and add to bowl with tortellini. Toss in sliced fennel and sugar-snap peas. Drizzle with more dressing, tossing if needed.
- To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, gently toss in arugula, drizzle with more olive oil and grind more fresh pepper over.
GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD
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
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:
- For the best results, use fresh vegetables. If you can't find fresh peas, you can substitute frozen peas.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons of zucchini and carrot.
- For a more flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. You can also add a bit of garlic or herbs, such as basil or oregano.
- If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving. This will help prevent the vegetables from getting soggy.
Conclusion:
This pink and green pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The combination of sweet peas, crisp zucchini, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this pink and green pasta salad a try.
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