Tricolor Fusilli Salad With Herbed Wine Dressing Pasta Salad Recipes

FUSILLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In small saucepan, heat the wine over medium heat just till warm. Add raisins and remove from heat. Let stand 15-30 minutes to plump; drain reserving wine. Set both aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water; drain again.
• In large serving bowl, toss together cooled, pasta, raisins and olives.
• In jar, combine reserved wine, olive oil, lemon juice, basil, shallots, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well to mix. Pour over pasta, toss to coat. Cover and chill salad for 3-24 hours. Before serving add nuts and toss.

TRICOLOR FUSILLI SALAD WITH HERBED WINE DRESSING (PASTA SALAD)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, over medium heat, heat the wine just until warm.
• Add raisins; let stand for 15-30 minutes to plump.
• In a pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until tender (12-15 minutes or according to package directions).
• Using a colander, drain pasta; rinse well under cold water to quick chill.
• Drain again.
• Drain raisins, reserving wine.
• Set wine aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss together pasta and raisins.
• In a screw-top jar, combine reserved white wine with olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, shallots, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Put lid on jar and shake well.
• Pour dressing over pasta; toss to coat.
• Serve warm or at room temperature or cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
• Just before serving toss with raisins and nuts (if the nuts are mixed in too soon, they won't stay crunchy).

MEDITERRANEAN FUSILLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to directions on the packet.
• Drain and let cool.
• Mix pasta with the onion, tomato, celery, basil, olives and capers.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, sugar and vinegar.
• Gradually beat in the oil until an emulsion forms.
• Pour this vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and season with salt and pepper.
• Chill the salad in the refrigerator.
• When it is cold, mix in the mozzarella.

TRICOLORE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
• For the salad: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, about 9 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly until just warm to the touch, about 5 minutes.
• Add the pasta to the dressing and toss well to coat. Allow to cool to room temperature in the dressing, tossing occasionally. Add the arugula, basil, tomatoes, peppers, cheese and salt and toss well to combine and coat everything in the dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

HERBED TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, parsley, onion, and herbs.
• In a kettle of boiling salted water cook pasta until tender, about 12 minutes. In a large colander drain pasta and rinse well under cold water. Drain pasta well and toss with dressing and salt and pepper to taste. Pasta salad may be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered. If pasta absorbs dressing while standing, toss with about 3 tablespoons warm water.

TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil water for pasta.
• While waiting for water to boil, cut dried tomatoes into strips (scissors work well).
• Cook pasta according to instructions (al dente).
• Add tomates to freshly drained pasta.
• Slice peppers and artichoke hearts, add to mixture.
• Crumble feta, add to mixture.
• Add olives and seasoning (to taste).
• Sprinkle liberally with vinegar, some will be absorbed.
• Sprinkle with olive oil.
• Mix well.
• Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and refrigerate.