Best 7 Fire And Ice Pasta Salads Recipes

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**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.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FIRE AND ICE PASTA WITH FRESH HERBS



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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

2 cups olive oil
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
⅔ cup chopped fresh basil
5 ½ pounds tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped fresh chives
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese

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



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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

4 medium tomatoes, cut into eighths
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 small jalapeno, minced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
7 drops hot pepper sauce, optional
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced

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



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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

5 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, sliced
3/4 cup white vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup water
3 teaspoons mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large cucumber, sliced

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



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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

⅔ cup chopped fresh basil
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 ½ cups olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup chopped fresh chives
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 ounces goat cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages farfalle pasta

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



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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

1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
5 1/2 lbs tomatoes, chopped (Romas are the best)
1/2 cup chopped chives or 1/2 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces feta, crumbled
1/2 cup black olives, cut in 1/2
16 ounces pasta

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



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Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces dried penne pasta
2 pieces Tex Mex® veggie burgers made with Organic Soy
2 medium mangos, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup picante sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
lettuce leaves

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



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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

4 cups cooked pasta
1 cup chopped baby corn
1 cup chopped snow peas
1/3 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
hot pepper sauceto taste
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup cocktail peanuts
1/2 cup drained mandarin oranges
1 cup cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched and chopped, asparagus
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 to 3 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 cup drained black beans
1 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup KRAFT Peppercorn Ranch Dressing
1/3 cup medium or hot TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup shredded KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cashews

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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