SARAH ROSE'S DAD'S MADE-UP KIND OF A SALAD SORT OF THING
A lovely and fresh pasta salad my dad threw together one night that became a favorite. It's also very flexible. As Dad says, 'If you want to put something else in, go ahead, ain't no big deal. As long as no one starts poking it with a fork and mumbling,'had a failed science experiment look like this once, only it smelled better,' you're doin' just fine.'
Provided by Sarah Rose
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 9h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the broken spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer to a salad bowl while still hot, and season to taste with salt, black pepper, half the minced garlic, half the basil, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Refrigerate to chill, about 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix the remaining minced garlic, basil, 2 more tablespoons of olive oil, grape tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and sliced mushrooms. Lightly toss the chilled spaghetti mixture into the grape tomato mixture, and season with salt and black pepper if needed. For best flavor, allow the pasta mixture to chill overnight to blend the flavors.
- Just before serving, toss with the torn romaine lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 263.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
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Bumpuli
bumpuli@yahoo.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on Sunday night and then have it for lunch throughout the week.
Ra Love
rl85@yahoo.comThis is a simple but delicious salad. I love the combination of chickpeas, vegetables, and dressing.
Donald. Waters
d-w@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.
yunus adem
ademy@hotmail.comI love the unique flavor combination in this salad. The dressing is especially good.
Thembinkosi Mpungose
thembinkosi_mpungose23@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often make it for potlucks and parties.
Cloritha Douglas
cloritha_douglas@gmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.
Durrell Hopkins
d@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.
Chester Williams
w.chester44@aol.comI love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Saeed Purbaash
p.saeed37@gmail.comThis is a great salad to make ahead of time. I often make it on Sunday night and then have it for lunch throughout the week.
Malamud Pathan
malamud@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crunchy.
Premshankar Thakur
p_t@aol.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped bacon and avocado, and it was delicious.
Justine Nakitende
njustine@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so healthy.
Aurang Zaib
a57@hotmail.comThis salad is a favorite in our household. We love the crunchy vegetables and the flavorful dressing. It's a great way to get our daily dose of vegetables.
Matthew Paris John
m.john49@hotmail.frThis is a simple but delicious salad. The combination of chickpeas, vegetables, and dressing is perfect. I love that it's a healthy and filling meal that's also easy to make.
Mzwakhe Zulu
z_mzwakhe28@aol.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover broccoli, carrots, and celery, and they worked perfectly in this recipe. The dressing is also very versatile – I used a lemon-tahini dressing, but I think a vinaigrette or a
Md Tofayal Ahmed
md_t20@hotmail.co.ukI was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of salads, but the unique combination of ingredients in this recipe really won me over. The dressing is especially good – it's light and flavorful without being too he
adam abdul jawal
a-adam@yahoo.comThis salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweet and tangy dressing perfectly complements the crunchy vegetables and the protein-packed chickpeas. I especially enjoyed the addition of the fresh herbs, which added a burst of f