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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  3. 3 Combine pasta, salami, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella balls, and olives in a large bowl. Add salad dressing and toss to coat.
  4. 4 Season pasta salad with dry salad dressing mix and stir to combine.
  5. 5 Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

By Trish

Cold Spaghetti Salad

Cold Spaghetti Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse under cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Pour Italian dressing and vinegar over spaghetti; mix well. Add Parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, and salad seasoning mix; stir until well combined.
  3. 3 Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate, covered, for about 3 hours, or marinate 8 hours to overnight.

By JENNIFER J

Spinach Pasta Salad

Spinach Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 Combine cooked pasta, spinach, feta cheese, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, garlic salt, and pepper together until well combined; pour over spinach salad and toss to coat.

By Kim Fusich

Bruschetta Salad

Bruschetta Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, bagel chips, basil, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; toss until evenly combined. Refrigerate until chilled, 15 to 30 minutes.

By Stephanie Moyle Barber

Easy Spaghetti Salad

Easy Spaghetti Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk salad dressing, cheese, seeds, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and peppers together until well blended. Stir in cucumber and onion. Pour mixture over spaghetti and toss lightly to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Top with tomatoes to serve.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss bread with 1/3 cup olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer bread back into the bowl and set aside to cool slightly.
  5. 5 Whisk 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a small bowl; set aside.
  6. 6 Add tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, and mozzarella into the bowl with bread; toss with vinaigrette.
  7. 7 Let stand for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

By veggiemom

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
  3. 3 Transfer drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar, and shake until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over the pasta salad; toss until well coated. Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.

By BONNIES

Easy Rainbow Pasta Salad

Easy Rainbow Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cooled pasta and Italian dressing in a large bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to overnight.

By Jennie

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix red onion with lime juice in a bowl; set aside to marinate at least 10 minutes. Stir olive oil into mixture.
  2. 2 Toss watermelon, baby cucumbers, and feta cheese together in a large bowl. Pour red onion mixture over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle mint over the salad; toss and serve.

By kateroo

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place red onion slices in a small bowl; pour over lime juice. Allow onions to marinate while assembling the salad.
  3. 3 Gently combine watermelon, cucumber, feta cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl; season with black pepper.
  4. 4 Toss watermelon salad with marinated onions and season with sea salt just before serving.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By CHICA3578

Creamy Kale Salad

Creamy Kale Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix kale, red onion, and raisins in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl; pour over the kale mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight. Sprinkle sunflower seeds over the salad and toss to serve.

By QueenDumpPour

Summer Strawberry Salad

Summer Strawberry Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Toast in preheated oven until walnuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Toss toasted walnuts, strawberries, iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, feta cheese, red onion, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

By Janna

Barb's Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

Barb's Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  3. 3 Combine bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, sunflower seeds, and onion in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a jug until blended. Pour over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat.
  5. 5 Refrigerate salad and allow to chill before serving.

By Tom

Avocado Egg Salad

Avocado Egg Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mash hard-boiled eggs lightly in a bowl with a fork.
  3. 3 Add avocado, red onion, mayonnaise, pickles, and mustard. Gently mash together until just blended; season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By ANGELAANDJAKERS

Corn Tomato Salad

Corn Tomato Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corn into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook until kernels are tender but crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Use a knife to scrape corn kernels from the cobs into a large bowl. Add bell pepper, onion, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Toss to combine and season with pepper. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

By SMITH8CLAN

Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad

Easy Broccoli Bacon Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine bacon, broccoli, raisins, onion, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar together in a small bowl until dressing is smooth.
  4. 4 Pour over broccoli mixture and stir to coat.

By readycooker

Grilled Corn Salad

Grilled Corn Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Roast corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until tender and specks of black appear, about 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let sit until just cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Holding a corn cob over a large bowl, use a knife to carefully slice warm kernels directly into the bowl; discard cob. Repeat with remaining corn.
  4. 4 Add bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly mixed. Let sit until flavors have blended, at least 30 minutes.

By AMBERT77

Amazing Cucumber Basil Salad

Amazing Cucumber Basil Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process spinach and basil in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. 2 Toss together spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl with an airtight lid. Cover the bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.

By RainbowJewels

Seven Layer Salad

Seven Layer Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
  3. 3 To make the salad: Place chopped lettuce in a large glass dish or bowl; top with a layer of red onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower, and bacon.
  4. 4 To make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth.
  5. 5 Drizzle dressing over salad and refrigerate until chilled.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By Leah Mae

Watermelon Salad with Mint Dressing

Watermelon Salad with Mint Dressing

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine watermelon, red onion, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine lime juice, mint, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; whisk in olive oil until blended. Pour over watermelon mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Chill salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By laurenholly2008

Spinach Watermelon Salad

Spinach Watermelon Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine arugula, spinach, onions, and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad mixture; toss to coat. Add feta cheese and watermelon to serve.

By BamaHaole

Summer Radish Salad

Summer Radish Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss radishes with salt; let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain any liquid and transfer radishes to a large bowl; add red onion and cucumber slices.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, dill, garlic, and sugar together in a small bowl until well mixed; pour over vegetables and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By lisascooking

BBQ Potato Salad

BBQ Potato Salad

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain potatoes. Transfer to baking sheets; spread in a single layer. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  3. 3 Place cooled potatoes in a large bowl with eggs, mayonnaise, onion, barbecue sauce, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Sprinkle with paprika.

By Verna

Seafood Salad

Seafood Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

By Darrel Tyler

Pecan Chicken Salad

Pecan Chicken Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
  2. 2 Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

By thedailygourmet

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Add salad dressing and mix thoroughly.
  3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

By Cindy Wilkinson Abel