Zesty Radiatore Salad Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Prepare pastaaccording to package directions, drain and cool.
• 2. Toss pasta with tomatoes, olives, pepperoni, and parmesan cheese.
• 3. In a separate mixing bowl, blend together lemon juice, vegetable oil, basil, salt and pepper. Toss dressing with pasta mixture and serve.

Steps:

• For the roasted root vegetables: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a large roasting tray in the oven to heat up. Place the prepared root vegetables in a large mixing bowl, and add olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to mix everything together and coat the vegetables evenly. Remove the hot tray from the oven (this will ensure the vegetables don't stick to the pan and get a nice initial sear on the bottoms) and pour the vegetables onto the tray. Spread the vegetables out evenly and roast until the vegetables are tender and nicely caramelized on the outside, 35 to 45 minutes. Allow the vegetables to cool slightly before mixing with the pasta.
• For the vinaigrette: Combine the vinegar, honey, mustard and garlic together in a small bowl. While whisking slowly, add the olive oil so it emulsifies. Fold in the parsley, scallions and thyme and season with salt and pepper.
• For assembly: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and toss together with the warm roasted root vegetables. Add the vinaigrette and mix together well. Top with the crumbled goat cheese, some extra chopped Italian parsley and serve.

Steps:

• Place potato cubes into a small pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Combine cooled potato, cabbage, pomegranate seeds, and carrot in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well-mixed. Poured over potato mixture and toss to combine.

Steps:

• Cut the peppers in half. Cut the Quartered Zucchini into slices.
• Preheat the broiler and roast the peppers. Remove skin and slice into thick slices. Set aside.
• Heat a large pot of water to boiling, blanch the garlic in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Save this water for the tomatoes. With a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to cutting board. Blanch the tomatoes in the boling water for 30 seconds. Save the boiling water and with slotted spoon move tomatoes to cutting board. Use a paring knife, peel tomatoes and chop coarsely. Mince the garlic. Set both aside.
• Cook the pasta in the boiling water until just tender. Drain well.
• In large bowl whisk the vinegar, mint, oil, salt and black pepper together. Stir in the peppers, garlic, tomatoes, and Zucchini. Add the pasta and toss to coat and combine. Serve immediately or chill for up to 4 hours. If chilled bring up to room temperature.

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender.
• Drain and let potatoes cool to room temperature.
• In large bowl combine all other ingredients.
• Mix well and stir in potatoes.
• Cover and chill.