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Mexican Pasta Salad

Mexican Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 While pasta is cooking, combine salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add black beans, corn, olives, green onions, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper; stir until well combined.
  4. 4 Drain pasta. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  5. 5 Add cooled pasta to salsa and vegetable mixture; stir until evenly coated. For best results, cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled before serving.

By JOSLYN H

Awesome Pasta Salad

Awesome Pasta Salad

4.6

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. Cook fusilli pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos in a large bowl. Pour in salad dressing; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Enjoy!

By Irlandes

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

Cherry Tomato Salad

Cherry Tomato Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cherry tomatoes, green olives, back olives, and green onions in a salad bowl.
  2. 2 Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, turning frequently. Stir into tomato mixture.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and oregano together in a small bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over salad, and gently stir to coat tomatoes.

By Keren

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

Greek Orzo Salad

Greek Orzo 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, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
  3. 3 Gather prepared ingredients together.
  4. 4 Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and lemon pepper in a large bowl; toss well. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By Patrice

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Start the salad: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 While the tortellini is cooking, make the dressing: Whisk oil, both vinegars, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Finish the salad: Drain tortellini, then rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl and add artichoke hearts, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and green onions.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over top and toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By olivegrower

Perfect Pasta Salad

Perfect Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, add pasta, and boil until al dente, about 8 to 12 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 Place broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery, red onions, yellow peppers, and black olives in a large mixing bowl. Pour Caesar salad dressing over vegetables and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika over the vegetable mixture; stir well. Add cooked pasta and stir to combine.
  3. 3 Serve warm or refrigerate pasta salad until chilled.

By Chrissy

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

Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad

Fab Summer Blackened Chicken Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of chicken with Cajun seasoning, and place in hot oil. Stir in crushed garlic. Cook chicken 5 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from skillet, drain on paper towels, cool slightly, and dice; discard oil and garlic.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, gently toss the dressing with the mixed salad greens, arugula, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Top with diced chicken to serve.

By devilsdancefloor

Greek Salad

Greek Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, and red onion in a large bowl; sprinkle with feta cheese.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad, toss well to combine, and serve.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over salad, toss well to combine, and serve.

By Meesh

Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Blend vinegar, Dijon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender. Slowly pour in oil, with the blender running, until dressing is smooth and thick.
  3. 3 Remove quinoa from the refrigerator. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Pour dressing over top and gently mix until evenly combined.

By Randy Finger

A Great Greek Pasta Salad

A Great Greek Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives, and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Behr

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Combine pasta, tomatoes, green and red peppers, onion, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and mix well.
  5. 5 For best flavor, cover salad and chill in the refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend. Enjoy!

By Danielle Laroche

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 Quesadillas

Easy Quesadillas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large frying pan or griddle over a medium heat. Place one tortilla flat on the frying pan. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the tortilla over.
  3. 3 Sprinkle a little more than 1/4 cup cheese on top of tortilla, followed by some olives, avocado, and hot pepper sauce. Place another tortilla on top to make a sandwich; cover with a lid. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the quesadilla. Cook until cheese has melted on the inside; transfer quesadilla to a plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. 4 Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve.

By Cody

Mexican Hot Dip

Mexican Hot Dip

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a medium baking dish. Pour in the chili. Spread a layer of olives on the chili, and top with Cheddar cheese and green onion.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

By Karyn

Rolled Tacos

Rolled Tacos

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil chicken breasts for 20 minutes or until they are thoroughly cooked. Drain breasts well and let cool. Use an electric food processor or manually shred the chicken and set aside.
  2. 2 Use an electric food processor or blender to puree the olives. In a mixing bowl, combine salsa, olives, and chicken. Heat tortillas in microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each warmed tortilla and roll the tortillas tightly, using toothpicks to keep them closed.
  4. 4 Heat oil in skillet over a high heat. When the oil is hot, place the rolled taco into the oil and deep fry until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and serve.

By GIPSY

Mexican Bean Dip

Mexican Bean Dip

3.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend the chili beef soup and taco sauce. Bring to a gentle boil and remove from heat.
  3. 3 Transfer chili beef soup and taco sauce mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with black olives and onion. Top with Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

By Betty

Baked Nacho Lasagna

Baked Nacho Lasagna

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine beef and taco seasoning in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Place refried beans in a small saucepan and heat over low heat, covered, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer half of the crushed chips, seasoned beef, beans, corn, olives, and cheese on top. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, starting with salsa and ending with cheese.
  5. 5 Bake nacho lasagna in the oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

By oldfashionfusion

Quick and Easy Corn Casserole

Quick and Easy Corn Casserole

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 1-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix corn, Cheddar cheese, black olives, green chilies, and green olives together in a bowl; pour into prepared casserole dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

By Anne H

Beef Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas

Beef Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook ground beef and onion in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until beef is evenly browned and onion is tender.
  3. 3 Prepare enchilada sauce according to package directions. Pour 1/4 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Place an equal portion of the ground beef mixture and about 1 ounce of Cheddar cheese on each flour tortilla, reserving at least 1/2 cup of cheese. Then tightly roll the tortillas.
  5. 5 Place rolled tortillas seam side down in the baking dish.
  6. 6 Pour remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese and olives.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is thoroughly melted, about 20 minutes.
  8. 8 Garnish to taste and serve with your favorite side. Enjoy!

By Becky

Zucchini Chip Nachos

Zucchini Chip Nachos

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim ends of zucchini; use a mandoline on the thinnest setting to cut zucchini into 1/8-inch slices. Place slices on a plate lined with paper towels, top with additional paper towels, and press down to remove excess moisture.
  2. 2 Place zucchini slices on a cutting board and lightly mist with cooking spray. Turn slices over and sprinkle with taco seasoning; lightly mist this side with cooking spray as well. Place slices seasoned-side up on a microwave-safe plate, making sure none are overlapping. Cook in the microwave on high power for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Carefully flip slices over and cook 30 seconds more. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
  3. 3 Divide chips between 2 microwave-safe plates. Add black olives, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and Cheddar cheese. Microwave on high power until cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ground Beef and Potato Tostadas

Ground Beef and Potato Tostadas

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble beef in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the fat has started to render, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Divide beef mixture, lettuce, olives, and Mexican cheese blend among the tostada shells.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Enchilada Baked Chicken Thighs

Enchilada Baked Chicken Thighs

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine chicken and 4 ounces enchilada sauce in a bowl; toss to combine. Transfer onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove baking sheet from the oven and drain liquid. Baste remaining enchilada sauce over chicken thighs and return to the oven. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and divide Cheddar cheese and olives evenly on top of the chicken.
  5. 5 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Taco Rice

Taco Rice

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken broth, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning into a large pot; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir rice into the pot, cover, and remove from heat. Let the pot stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in olives and cheese; mix well. Serve with sour cream.

By Kristine Connow

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

4.3

Prep
35 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat grill for medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  4. 4 Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

By Thuy Ortiz

Cheesy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Cheesy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Arrange 1/3 of the tortillas over the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread 1/2 the Cheddar cheese, onion, and olives over tortillas. Spoon 1/3 of the green enchilada sauce and 1/3 of the Mexican cheese on top. Repeat layering with 1/3 tortillas and the remaining Cheddar cheese, onion, and olives. Spoon another third of the sauce and Mexican cheese on top. Finish with the remaining tortillas, sauce, and Mexican cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly on top, about 10 minutes more.

By Culinary Envy