SUMMER SPIRAL SALAD

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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

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

Sanju Bashyal
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I found the spiralizing process to be a bit time-consuming.


Yuiel Yuiel
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


UNIQUE NNENNA
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I wasn't sure how I would like this salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious!


uzair528 uzair528
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jayden Dubrick
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The dressing is the perfect complement to the salad. It's light and tangy, and it really brings out the flavor of the vegetables.


Max Maruf
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I love the spiral shape of the vegetables. It makes the salad so much more fun to eat.


Monni Akter
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This salad is so pretty! It's sure to impress your guests.


naomisqlam
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up summer vegetables.


Moonlight Konamare
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck.


Yasir Rafiq
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This is the perfect summer salad! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Ramazan Omari
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and everyone loved it.


RIFAT BOY
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This salad was a huge hit at my summer party! Everyone loved the unique spiral shape of the vegetables and the dressing was delicious.