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Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta in cold water until cool; drain.
  2. 2 Toss pasta, tomatoes, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, black olives, and celery together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Pour Italian-style dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Chill salad for 20 minutes before serving.

By slopez5084

Spaghetti Salad

Spaghetti Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 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 12 minutes. Rinse in cool water, drain.
  3. 3 Place chopped tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, and cucumber in a large bowl; add Cheddar cheese and salad seasoning.
  4. 4 Add cooled pasta to large bowl with vegetables and pour salad dressing over top. Toss well to coat. For best flavor, chill for several hours before serving.

By Sherie H

Cucumber Caprese Salad

Cucumber Caprese Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 While the balsamic vinegar is cooling, arrange tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves in a layered pattern on a small serving platter until the platter is covered. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled balsamic vinegar over the salad. Serve immediately.

By Kim

Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad

Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Steam broccoli and cauliflower florets until tender. Place broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl, toss with butter and salt.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the macaroni and return the water to a boil. Let cook until the noodles are al dente, drain well.
  3. 3 In a large mixing bowl, mix the Italian dressing with the hot macaroni. Next, mix in the carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 After the pasta and vegetables have been chilling for 30 minutes, stir in the cheese. Return the bowl to the refrigerator for another 30 to 45 minutes before serving.

By Tennille Nelson

Mom's Italian Potato Salad

Mom's Italian Potato Salad

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  2. 2 Combine the potatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and olives in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the potatoes and vegetables; mix well. Season with salt and pepper, then chill. Stir the potato salad again before serving.

By marisella

Panzanella

Panzanella

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
12 min
Total
52 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, green onion, yellow pepper, parsley, and basil.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic. Pour lemon juice mixture over the tomato mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 minutes, or until toasted and dry.
  4. 4 Toss bread cubes with tomato mixture, and serve.

By JUNEBUFF1

Refreshing Spaghetti Squash and Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Spaghetti Squash and Cucumber Salad

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place squash halves into a large baking dish with cut-sides facing down.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until you can easily cut into skin side with a knife, about 30 minutes; remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Toss cooled spaghetti squash, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, red onion, and garlic together in a large bowl until evenly mixed.
  4. 4 Stir lemon juice and lemon zest together in a small bowl; slowly pour olive oil into lemon juice mixture while whisking vigorously. Season with garlic salt and pepper; drizzle over spaghetti squash mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

By Wei Zheng

Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

Mid-Summer Italian Bread Salad

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Rub peeled garlic clove around a wooden salad bowl.
  3. 3 Pull apart or cut bread into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Combine bread, basil, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, thyme, and minced garlic in the prepared salad bowl.
  5. 5 Add olive oil and vinegar; toss until evenly coated.

By Tamara

Asparagus and Tomato Panzanella

Asparagus and Tomato Panzanella

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss bread cubes, ¼ cup oil, and garlic together on a large baking sheet; season with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 15 minutes, stirring and flipping bread cubes about halfway through. Cool.
  4. 4 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; cook asparagus in the boiling water until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to cool. Drain; dry on a clean towel. Cut asparagus into thirds.
  5. 5 Toss bread cubes, asparagus, cucumber, yellow tomatoes, onion, olives, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar and remaining ¼ cup oil in a small bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Pour vinaigrette over bread mixture; toss to combine. Set aside before serving for 20 minutes.

By Sarahscakes

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

Spicy Italian Salad

Spicy Italian Salad

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium container with a lid, mix canola oil, tarragon vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard, and garlic. Cover, and shake until well blended. Place artichoke hearts in mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, black olives, green olives, cucumber, and Romano cheese. Season with pepper. Pour in artichoke and marinade mixture; toss to coat.

By Diane Sniffen

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

Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime

Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Run watermelon and cucumber pieces through a juicer following the manufacturer's instructions, and place the juice into a pitcher. Stir in lime juice, and serve.

By Alyse Ellienne

Ma's Frozen Pickles

Ma's Frozen Pickles

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cucumbers, onion, and salt in a bowl filled with water. Refrigerate until vegetables are softened, about 2 hours; drain.
  2. 2 Combine sugar and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Pour liquid over cucumber mixture. Freeze until frozen, 1 to 2 hours.

By Danielle Kroll

Cream Cheese 'n Herb Cucumber Bites

Cream Cheese 'n Herb Cucumber Bites

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Reserve 2 Tbsp. carrots. Mix remaining carrots with cream cheese; spoon into cucumber shells. Top with reserved carrots.
  2. 2 Cut each cucumber half into 5 pieces to serve.

By Philadelphia

Yia Yia's Tzatziki Sauce

Yia Yia's Tzatziki Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumbers, then grate into a colander. Squeeze out excess water.
  2. 2 Mix together sour cream, yogurt, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in cucumbers. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving.

By JessNeo

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 cucumbers in a blender; pour in chicken stock. Blend cucumber mixture until smooth and pureed; pour cucumber puree into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Chop the remaining 2 cucumbers. Stir chopped cucumbers, tomato, lime juice, and cayenne pepper into pureed cucumber until well mixed. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By JRELERJR

Basil Cucumber Smash

Basil Cucumber Smash

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a Collins glass, muddle cucumber, basil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add vodka and crushed ice. Stir until well chilled. Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and basil leaf.

By Juliana Hale

Zesty Lemon Apple Juice

Zesty Lemon Apple Juice

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a glass and place beneath the spigot of a juicer.
  2. 2 Process cucumber, waiting about 20 seconds between halves.
  3. 3 Process apples, waiting about 20 seconds between quarters.
  4. 4 Juice lemon halves.
  5. 5 Stir juice vigorously to blend.

By MVezza

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

Cucumber-Mango Salad

Cucumber-Mango Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the cucumber in wide stripes lengthwise, alternating skinned strips with peel. Slice into 1/4-inch pieces and place into salad bowl.
  2. 2 Add mangos, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and agave nectar to bowl and toss to blend.

By stronglive1