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Zesty Cold Chicken Pasta Salad

Zesty Cold Chicken Pasta Salad

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise, lemon pepper seasoning, and dried mustard together in a large bowl. Mix in cherry tomatoes, peas, and chicken. Fold in rotini. Sprinkle paprika over salad before serving.

By Krysie

Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad

Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove core from each mini artisan lettuce. Place each lettuce head on a large cutting board and cut each lettuce head into bite-sized pieces, using a sharp knife. Place lettuce in a very large bowl.
  2. 2 Add chicken, tomatoes, and peppers to salad greens and sprinkle with chopped bacon. Pour in ranch dressing and toss to combine.
  3. 3 Sprinkle cubed avocado and tortilla strips over the the salad and season with pollo asado seasoning, if desired.

By thedailygourmet

Fresh Corn Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn and cook in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and cool under running water until cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Cut corn kernels off cobs into a large bowl. Add tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add feta cheese just before serving.

By HP_imagines

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

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.

By Gitano

Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss chickpeas, tomatoes, feta cheese, and basil together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Place honey in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until warm about 30 seconds. Stir in garlic, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, oil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over chickpea mixture; toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate before serving, 1 hour .

By Giardino

Spinach Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Goat Cheese

Spinach Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Goat Cheese

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pine nuts in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Put spinach into a large salad bowl; top with pine nuts, tomatoes, chicken, avocado, corn kernels, and goat cheese.
  3. 3 Beat white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.

By Bethshan

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Bow Tie Pasta Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
  3. 3 Mix cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Gently stir salad dressing and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl until evenly mixed; season to taste with sugar, basil, and salt.
  5. 5 Pour salad dressing mixture over pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. 6 For best results, chill salad in refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to blend.

By Alley

Easy Quinoa Salad

Easy Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Serve immediately or chill salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about five days.

By scrumdiddly

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

My Big Fat Greek Salad

My Big Fat Greek Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel off a few strips of cucumber skin using a channel knife, creating a striped pattern. Cut cucumbers in half crosswise. Cut each half into quarters before cutting into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Place into a colander; toss with some kosher salt and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Rinse cucumbers; drain thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes more.
  3. 3 While cucumbers are draining, slice onion thinly. Cut bell pepper into strips. Turn knife diagonally and cut strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice Kalamata and green olives.
  4. 4 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons oregano in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle in vinegar and toss thoroughly. Drizzle in olive oil. Add about 2/3 of the feta cheese and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. 5 Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with remaining oregano.

By John Mitzewich

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

Tortellini Skewers

Tortellini Skewers

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 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 tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Toss tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and pesto together in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Skewer 1 tortellini and 1 tomato on each toothpick; arrange on a tray. Keep refrigerated until serving.

By J Scholfield

Purslane, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

Purslane, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cherry tomatoes and cucumbers in a salad bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt, stir well, then leave to sit while you prepare the purslane.
  2. 2 Rinse purslane well, then pat dry with a tea towel. Pick off any large leaves and the tender stems at the top and place in a bowl. Discard the larger sections of the stems.
  3. 3 Check tomato-cucumber mixture; by now, tomatoes should have released juices thanks to the salt. If not, stir well and let sit 5 minutes more.
  4. 4 Add purslane to the salad bowl with the tomatoes and cucumbers. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well. Serve immediately.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumber lengthwise in alternating strips so thin green strips of peel remain. Cut cucumber into thin slices.
  2. 2 Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a bowl until combined. Gently fold in tomatoes.

By jerecar

Roasted Veggie Salad With Burrata

Roasted Veggie Salad With Burrata

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes, bell peppers, and garlic in a bowl. Add olive oil and balsamic glaze; toss to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the oven for 10 minutes. Return vegetables to same bowl, stir in basil while vegetables still warm.
  4. 4 Refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour. Top with Burrata to serve.

By Aleka Shunk

Baby BLT

Baby BLT

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until evenly brown. Once cooled, crumble and set aside.
  2. 2 In a bowl, stir together mayonnaise, bacon, green onions, and parsley until well blended. Set aside.
  3. 3 Cut a small slice from the top of each tomato. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the inside of each tomato and discard. Fill each tomato with the bacon mixture, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve chilled.

By CATMANIACS

Smoked Zucchini and Squash

Smoked Zucchini and Squash

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix Italian dressing, yellow squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and spring onions together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  2. 2 Place a vegetable tray in a smoker and heat to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Add wood chips.
  3. 3 Transfer marinated vegetables to the tray, reserving excess dressing in the bowl.
  4. 4 Cook vegetables, basting every 20 minutes with 1/3 of the reserved dressing, until tender, about 1 hour.

By Man Ho

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined. Add cherry tomatoes; toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until tender and caramelized, about 30 to 35 minutes.

By Kristen M

Byrdhouse Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

Byrdhouse Blistered Cherry Tomatoes

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cherry tomatoes, basil, and sugar. Cook for about 30 seconds, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for a few seconds more until tomatoes have just started to blister.

By SunnyByrd

Easy Cold Pasta Salad

Easy Cold Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander set in the sink; cool under cold running water.
  2. 2 Combine pasta, cucumbers, olives, onion, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add Italian dressing; toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Minnie K

Chef John's Summer Scrambled Eggs

Chef John's Summer Scrambled Eggs

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs and pepper flakes together in a bowl. Stir in tomatoes, feta, and basil.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat until starting to shimmer. Pour egg mixture into hot oil and cook, without stirring, for 5 seconds.
  3. 3 Cook and stir egg mixture until eggs are scrambled and softly set, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with sea salt.

By John Mitzewich

Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat until oil starts to smoke.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes to hot oil; season with salt and pepper. Sauté, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in garlic and continue shaking the pan until garlic is fragrant.
  5. 5 Remove from heat; stir in fresh basil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Tomato Butter

Tomato Butter

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
7 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler to high heat.
  2. 2 Place the tomatoes on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, and place on a rack about 6 inches from the heating element.
  3. 3 Broil tomatoes until they start to brown and release their juice, shaking the pan occasionally, so the tomatoes brown all over, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the tomatoes cool to room temperature.
  4. 4 Drain tomatoes and place in a food processor. Add thyme, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped, but not completely smooth.
  5. 5 Cube the butter and add to the food processor. Blend until butter is completely incorporated into the tomato mixture, scraping down sides of bowl, if necessary, 25 to 30 seconds.
  6. 6 Transfer the butter to a small covered dish. May be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

By lutzflcat

Easy Chard with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

Easy Chard with Feta and Cherry Tomatoes

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut off the thick stems of chard and disregard. Roughly chop chard leaves and wash. Place wet chard into a pot, cover, and cook over medium heat until chard has wilted, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and garlic and cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

By Barbara Sauermann