Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad Food

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MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



Mediterranean Pasta Salad image

Juicy tomatoes and cucumbers along with salty olives, red onion, tender pasta, and spinach are tossed together with creamy feta cheese in a homemade dressing for a crave-able salad that's so easy to make!

Provided by Donya Mullins

Categories     Main Course     Pasta     Salad

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 ounces pasta
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup sliced and quartered cucumbers
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced pitted green olives
1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cup Homemade Greek Salad Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 large clove minced garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • To a pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle on about 1/2 cup of Greek Salad Dressing and toss all ingredients. Add feta cheese and more dressing plus salt and pepper if desired and toss until just combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small shallot, minced
8 ounces dried fusilli pasta
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the mixing bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the peppers, chickpeas, cucumber, feta, parsley and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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Get ready for the cookout with our Creamy Mediterranean Pasta Salad! This pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser, with delicious Mediterranean flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp. zest and 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves, chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, milk, lemon zest, juice, garlic powder and pepper until blended.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese mixture; toss to coat. Add spinach, tomatoes and onions; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours. Stir in feta just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

EASY MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD



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This is great for any picnic, potluck or barbecue. You can make the dressing up to 3 days before and put the salad together the day before you intend to serve it. Add chicken, steak, lamb or seafood for a whole meal salad! Prep time includes minimum refrigeration

Provided by TishT

Categories     Cheese

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb shell pasta, cooked al dente, drained well, and tossed with 2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into quarters
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope tomato basil soup mix
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the pasta, onion, cucumber, bell peppers, celery, olives, and artichoke hearts.
  • Refrigerate the salad up to 24 hours In a medium glass mixing bowl, whisk together the oils, vinegar, soup mix, black pepper, basil, parsley, and feta until well blended.
  • Pour 1 cup of the dressing over the salad and toss Refrigerate the salad for at least 6 hours.
  • When ready to serve, toss the salad with the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 353.1, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 3.8, Protein 11.3

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