Best 2 Summer Spiral Salad Recipes

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate summer salad experience! This versatile dish overflows with vibrant colors, crisp textures, and a symphony of fresh flavors that will transport you to a carefree summer day. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a picnic in the park, or simply looking for a light and refreshing meal, the summer spiral salad is your culinary compass to a culinary paradise. Let's dive into the world of flavors and create a salad that will become your new summertime favorite.

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SUMMER SPIRAL SALAD

Summer Spiral Salad image

In San Antonio, Texas, Evelyn Billingsley celebrates the freshet tastes of the season by tossing together an herb-enhanced salad. "It's a simple and delicious way to perk up picnics and potlucks," she suggests. "Be creative and add sliced zucchini, yellow summer squash or any vegetables your family fancies."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups cooked spiral pasta
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
2 ounces turkey salami, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar and seasonings; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUMMER SPIRAL SALAD

Summer Spiral Salad image

An herb enhanced summer pasta salad. A deliceious option for picnics or potlucks. Add as many other vegetables for other variations.

Provided by SmilinJenE

Categories Summer

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
2 ounces turkey salami, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup tarragon vinegar or 1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
In a jar with a tight fitting lid combine the oil, vinegar, and seasonings; shake well.
Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 9.1, Sodium 759.2, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.9

Tips

Use a vegetable spiralizer to create long, thin strips of vegetables. This will help them cook evenly and absorb the dressing more easily.
Choose a variety of vegetables for your salad, such as zucchini, carrots, cucumbers, and beets.
If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a knife to thinly slice the vegetables.
Make the dressing ahead of time so that it has time to chill and develop flavor.
If you're using a store-bought dressing, be sure to taste it first and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or cilantro.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion

Summer spiral salads are a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy the season's bounty of fresh vegetables. They're also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With a variety of vegetables to choose from and a variety of dressings to choose from, there's a summer spiral salad for everyone.