Pasta Florentine Salad Recipes

FLORENTINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Place in large bowl.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. Add garlic, onion and mushroom. Cook until onions are translucent. Add teriyaki sauce and carrot, cook 3 minutes more.
• Add cooked vegetable mixture to pasta, toss. Add spinach and toss. Cover for 5 minutes to wilt spinach. Serve warm.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SALAD WITH ORZO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Mix orzo, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over salad.

15 MINUTE FLORENTINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and cool under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pesto sauce and lemon juice.
• Add linguine; toss well.
• Add spinach, tomato, and onion; toss until coated well.
• Spoon onto individual plates or a large platter. Sprinkle w/ pine nuts and top w/ grated parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

PASTA FLORENTINE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix.
• Toss together with pasta, chicken and spinach.
• Allow to rest for at least two hours before service.