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CREAMY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Get ready for the cookout with our Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad! This pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser, with delicious Mediterranean flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, milk, lemon zest, juice, garlic powder and pepper until blended.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese mixture; toss to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes and onions; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours. Stir in feta just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

3 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD

A pasta salad loaded with veggies, great to take for a potluck or to serve at a big BBQ. Best to prepare a day ahead of time so it has time to absorb all the flavors

Provided by SuperSpike

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4 quarts, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16



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Steps:

  • Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
  • Prepare vegetables as listed.
  • Drain and rinse all canned items.
  • Combine pasta, cheese, canned items, and fresh vegetables in a very large mixing bowl.
  • Add 3/4 of the bottle of salad dressing ( I use Bernstein's Restaurant Recipe Italian) and stir to combine.
  • Add parsley for extra color, add a splash of red wine vinegar (optional) to "brighten" the flavor.
  • The next day, add the remaining salad dressing before serving, and stir thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 288.6, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 6

1 lb rotini pasta
12 ounces tri-color spiral pasta
1 (12 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
3 roma tomatoes, seeded, large diced
1 small red onion, cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 (7 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms
1 (13 3/4 ounce) can artichokes, quartered in brine
1 (13 ounce) can black olives
4 radishes, halved then sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 garlic cloves, pressed
flat leaf parsley
salt and pepper
red wine vinegar (optional)

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 31m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14



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Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

Kosher salt
1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper
2/3 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
1/4 cup diced onion
2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced
3 tablespoons halved black olives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

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