Spiral pasta salad with marjoram vinaigrette offers a flavorful and vibrant dish that is perfect for light summer meals, picnics and potlucks. The tender spiral pasta, fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and tangy vinaigrette dressing come together to create a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Marjoram, with its slightly sweet and peppery taste, adds a unique touch to the vinaigrette, elevating the salad to a new level of deliciousness. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a refreshing and crowd-pleasing dish that will be loved by all.
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CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 8 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- NOTE: If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/4 cup additional Wish-Bone Dressing before serving.
- For a Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, substitute 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise for 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing.
- Also terrific with Wish-Bone® Robusto Italian, Fat Free! Italian, House Italian, Ranch, Light Ranch, Fat Free! Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette or Fat Free! Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressings.
- See nutrition information for sodium content.
PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Spread the pine nuts in an even layer on a small baking sheet. Transfer to the oven, and toast until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, toasted pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes olives, Cheddar, chickpeas, cucumbers, and basil vinaigrette. Toss well. Serve cold.
- Add the vinegar, honey, mustard, shallots, basil and some salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until well combined. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil; blend until fully combined.
CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.
Provided by Wish-Bone
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Wish-Bone®
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 598 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
SPIRAL PASTA SALAD
A great dish for those summer barbecues and picnics. Feel free to experiement with other ingredients. I always add some sliced ripe olives and at times sliced stuff olives. You can also vary the green pepper and use some of the other colors (or a combination).
Provided by Bobbie
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot.
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well.
- Pour over salad and toss.
- Chill several hours before serving.
SPIRAL PASTA SALAD
I have two kids and am always on the go, so I appreciate recipes that I can make ahead of time. This dish is easy to fix and perfect for taking along on picnics.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PASTA SALAD PLUS
"When it comes to pleasing a crowd at a picnic or other summer gathering, this colorful pasta and veggie salad does the trick," say Taunja Roberts of Amity, Oregon. "My good fried Melody created this terrific recipe and shared it with me.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the next nine ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPIRAL PASTA SALAD
My wife and I developed this recipe to suite our taste for a tart pasta salad. Prep time includes setting time.
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato, and carrot, and toss gently to combine.
- In a lidded jar, combine all dressing ingredients, and shake thoroughly to combine.
- Set aside for 20 minutes for flavor to develop.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture, and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate salad for 30 minutes, tossing twice.
- Taste for seasonings, and adjust to taste.
- It may need more vinegar; if so, add a little balsamic vinegar if you have it, otherwise whatever you originally used.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 169.2, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 6.3
SPIRAL PASTA SALAD
I have two kids and am always on the go, so I appreciate recipes that I can make ahead of time. This dish is easy to fix and perfect for taking along on picnics.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 180.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
SPIRAL PASTA SALAD
I have two kids and am always on the go, so I appreciate recipes that I can make ahead of time. This dish is easy to fix and perfect for taking along on picnics.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss. Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 180.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and a good quality olive oil will make a big difference.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, which means it should still have a slight bite to it.
- Allow the pasta salad to cool slightly before adding the dressing. This will help the dressing to adhere to the pasta better.
- If you're making the pasta salad ahead of time, don't add the dressing until just before serving. This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
- Store the pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Spiral pasta salad with marjoram vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.
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