**Fire and Ice Pasta Salads: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**
Pasta salads are a versatile and refreshing dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. This article presents three tantalizing fire and ice pasta salad recipes that offer a unique blend of spicy and cooling flavors. From the fiery kick of the arrabbiata dressing to the refreshing coolness of the cucumber and mint, these salads are sure to excite your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian option, a seafood delight, or a classic Italian-inspired dish, these recipes have something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the fire of spice with the coolness of refreshing ingredients, all wrapped up in the delicious embrace of pasta.
FIRE AND ICE PASTA WITH FRESH HERBS
A wonderful combination of flavors to excite even the most discerning of palates! A spicy tomato sauce served at room temperature over hot pasta and topped with feta cheese. Goat cheese also goes well with this sauce.
Provided by Patti Rotman
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h40m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sun dried tomatoes, olives, basil, tomatoes, chives, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Marinate for 3 hours.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
- Pour sauce over hot pasta, and toss lightly. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 954.5 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 71.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 956.7 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
FIRE-AND-ICE SALAD
This recipe gets its unique name from the combination of cool crisp vegetables and the spicy jalapeno and dressing. Folks I serve it to agree this is the best cucumber salad that they've ever tasted.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeno and onion; set aside. Combine the next seven ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Pour over vegetables. Let stand until mixture comes to room temperature. Stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Drain before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
FIRE AND ICE TOMATOES
You won't miss the salt in this refreshing tomato salad! It's well-seasoned with cayenne pepper, mustard seed and vinegar but not the least bit spicy. This dish is always a hit at potlucks. -Nan Rickey, Yuma, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place tomatoes and onion in a large heatproof nonreactive bowl. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seed and cayenne; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring to dissolve sugar; pour carefully over tomato mixture. Cool completely., Stir in cucumber. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FIRE AND ICE PASTA
Delicious bow tie pasta with a bite! Feel free to use penne or rotini pasta for a change of pace!
Provided by Patti Rotman
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix together the basil, diced tomatoes, garlic, olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, chives, sun dried tomatoes, and red pepper chile flakes. Cover and place in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
- Remove sauce from refrigerator 2 hours before serving, to allow ingredients to come to room temperature.
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook farfalle pasta until al dente. Drain.
- Toss cooked pasta with room temperature sauce. Sprinkle with goat cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1026.6 calories, Carbohydrate 102.5 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 59.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 857.5 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
FIRE AND ICE PASTA
I apparently copied the original recipe down wrong (2 cups of olive oil?? That can't be right!) so I took extreme liberties with it when I made this. I added black olives and used white onions instead of the chives. This would be better with fresh herbs. It's spicy, so serve it with some chewy bread and a mixed green salad.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine everything except the pasta.
- Set aside (the longer, the better).
- Cook pasta.
- Drain and toss with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.2, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 996.7, Carbohydrate 118.7, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 23.6, Protein 30.6
FIRE AND ICE PASTA SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Cook burgers according to package directions. Cut each patty into 9 pieces. In large bowl gently toss together pasta, burgers, mangoes, tomato and jalapeno pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. 2. Meanwhile, in small bowl whisk together picante sauce, lime juice, honey and oil. Drizzle over chilled salad. Lightly toss to coat.3. To serve, line 4 plates with lettuce leaves. Top with salad.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
FIRE AND ICE PASTA SALADS
With dressings and add-ins that range from spicy-hot to creamy-cool, this mix-and-match recipe has a pasta salad for every occasion.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Then follow our 3 simple steps:
- Toss pasta with vegetables in large bowl.
- Mix 1/3 cup KRAFT Dressing and add-ins. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
- Sprinkle with toppings. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and a good-quality olive oil will make all the difference in the taste of your pasta salad.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the best choice for pasta salad, as it will hold its shape and won't become mushy.
- Chill the pasta salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the pasta to firm up.
- Add toppings just before serving: This will prevent them from wilting or becoming soggy.
- Experiment with different variations: There are endless possibilities for pasta salad, so feel free to get creative and try new things.
Conclusion:
Pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pasta salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pasta salad a try!
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