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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cream Cheese Penguins

Cream Cheese Penguins

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut a slit lengthwise (from top to bottom) into one side of each jumbo olive. Carefully insert about 1 teaspoon cream cheese into slits in each jumbo olive.
  2. 2 Slice carrot into 18 1/4-inch-thick rounds; cut a small (pie-shaped) notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. Save the cut out pieces; press pieces into centers of small olives to form beaks. If necessary cut a small slit into each small olive before inserting the beak.
  3. 3 Set a jumbo olive, large hole side down, onto a carrot slice. Then, set a small olive onto the jumbo olive, adjusting so that the beak, cream cheese chest, and notch in the carrot (feet) slice line up. Secure with a toothpick.

By Valerie Cain Cuff

Olive Salad for Muffalettas

Olive Salad for Muffalettas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the black olives, green olives, artichoke hearts with their juice, and onion into a food processor. Pour in the vinegar and olive oil, and season with garlic, celery seed, oregano, basil and black pepper. Cover, and process until finely chopped. Use as a condiment on sandwiches, or a dip for crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

By Beth Stone Strachan

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

Hawaiian-Inspired Pineapple-Ham Flatbread

Hawaiian-Inspired Pineapple-Ham Flatbread

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread marinara sauce on the entire surface of the flatbread. Evenly distribute spinach over marinara sauce, followed by pineapple, bell pepper, olives, ham, and green onions. Sprinkle cheese on top.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is crispy and cheese has melted, 10 to 15 minutes.

By CookingWithShelia

Air Fryer Nachos

Air Fryer Nachos

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for about 3 minutes. Line air fryer basket with foil or a parchment liner, and spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread out chips in the fryer basket in a single layer, slightly overlapping chips, so the cheese doesn't melt through. Lightly dust chips with taco seasoning to get a pop of taco flavor, and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Don't overcrowd the basket.
  3. 3 Top cheese with olives and tomatoes and place basket in the air fryer.
  4. 4 Air-fry until cheese is melted and chips are starting to slightly brown on the edges, 5 to 6 minutes. Watch closely to be sure the cheese doesn't burn. If necessary, add additional time until you reach your preferred crispness.
  5. 5 Move nachos to a plate, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.

By lutzflcat

Watermelon Summer Salad

Watermelon Summer Salad

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the onion slices in a small bowl with the lime juice. The acid of the lime will mellow the flavor of the raw onion. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black olives, onions with the lime juice, and mint. Drizzle olive oil over it all, and toss to blend. Dig in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

By Jessica Mayo

Halloween Eye of Newt

Halloween Eye of Newt

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place all of the eggs into a large pot so they can rest on the bottom in a single layer. Fill with just enough cold water to cover the eggs. Bring to a boil, then cover, remove from the heat and let stand for about 15 minutes. Rinse under cold water or add some ice to the water and let the eggs cool completely.
  3. 3 Peel and slice in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks from the eggs and place them in a bowl. Mix in the relish, mayonnaise, celery salt, mustard, and food coloring.
  4. 4 Spoon this filling into the egg whites and place them on a serving tray. Round the top of the filling using the spoon.
  5. 5 Place an olive slice on each yolk to create the center of the eye. Dab a tiny bit of mayonnaise in the center of the olive as a finishing touch.

By ANGELA O

Air Fryer Portobello Pizzas for Two

Air Fryer Portobello Pizzas for Two

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil over each mushroom; sprinkle ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning inside each mushroom.
  3. 3 Place mushrooms in the air fryer basket, cap-sides up; air-fry for 3 minutes. Flip mushrooms in the basket, cap-sides down. Divide pizza sauce between mushrooms; top each with 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella and 1 tablespoon sliced olives. Air-fry for 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Place 4 pepperoni slices on each pizza; divide remaining 1 tablespoon mozzarella cheese among pizzas. (It is important to weigh the pepperoni down with cheese or the fan will blow them off the pizzas.)
  5. 5 Air-fry until cheese is melted and pepperoni is browned, about 2 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Wonton Wrapper Appetizers

Wonton Wrapper Appetizers

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 24-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place wonton wrappers into the prepared muffin cups; press gently into the bottom and up the sides.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, mix sausage, Monterey Jack, Cheddar, ranch dressing, and olives together in a medium bowl. Divide mixture evenly among cooled wonton cups.
  5. 5 Return to the oven and bake, watching closely to ensure wontons do not burn, until filling is bubbly and slightly brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

By Kim

Easy Tortellini Salad

Easy Tortellini Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top, pasta tender yet firm to the bite, and filling is hot, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain well; cool tortellini.
  2. 2 Combine tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, and carrots in a large bowl; toss with dressing.
  3. 3 Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours to overnight.

By Lillian

Cheese Tortellini Salad

Cheese Tortellini Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini, stirring occasionally, until they float to the top, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water until completely cool; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir artichoke hearts, pepperoni, provolone cheese, black olives, Italian-style salad dressing, dry Italian dressing mix, and black pepper into the tortellini. Add more Italian dressing just before serving, if desired.

By DevDrew

Spider Deviled Eggs for Halloween

Spider Deviled Eggs for Halloween

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  2. 2 Cut each egg in half lengthwise, remove the yolks, and place the yolks in a bowl with the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mash the yolks and stir the mixture until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  3. 3 Fill each egg half with the deviled yolk mixture using a spoon, piping bag, or a sturdy plastic bag with a corner cut off.
  4. 4 Cut olives in half and place 1 half on each filled egg as the spider body. Cut the other olive half into 4 strips. Cut each strip in half, so you end up with 8 thin olive pieces for the legs. Arrange 4 olive legs on each side of the spider body. Dust with paprika.

By Tinkerbell

Lela's Fourth of July Potato Salad

Lela's Fourth of July Potato Salad

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil (you may need two pots). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender, 1 to 1 ½ hours. Start checking for doneness after 1 hour. Drain; rinse with cold running water until cool. Chop potatoes into small pieces.
  2. 2 Place eggs, olives, pickle chips, and onion in a large, heavy-duty, disposable foil pan; fold in potatoes.
  3. 3 Combine mayonnaise and yellow mustard; fold into potato mixture until well combined. Chill before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Lela