ORANGE ZESTED MACARONI PASTA SALAD

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Simple to put together with a gourmet finish. An interesting twist on a Southern favorite. My own creation.

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Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cooked macaroni or 4 cups other pastas
1/2 orange, zest and juice of
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 onion, diced very fine
2 -4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, to taste
1/2 red bell pepper, diced (optional)
2 scallions, diced (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
black pepper
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients. Best with lots of black pepper, in my opinion.
  • Orange flavor will get stronger as it sits in the fridge. Zesting all the peel from the 1/2 orange will make the orange flavor rather strong, especially if you plan to refrigerate before serving.
  • If you don't have a zester, crosshatch an area of orange peel with light cuts from a sharp knife, then "shave" the pieces off. It's very easy and with heavy crosshatching yields results comparable to using a good zester.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.8, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 459.5, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 8.7

Mulu Alemu
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The orange zest, fresh herbs, and creamy dressing are all perfect together.


Gracie Jones
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


juan arias
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Stelly Stelly
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This pasta salad is perfect for potlucks and parties. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


rana zubair
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I'm not a big fan of orange zest, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. But I'm glad I did! The orange zest was actually very subtle and added a nice depth of flavor to the salad.


Rousm 996
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.


Aamir Alee
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I tried this recipe and it was good, but I think I would have liked it more if I had used a different type of cheese. The cheddar cheese was a bit too strong for my taste.


Lal sobujer sylhet
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rosielyn Remata
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The zesty orange flavor in this pasta salad is so refreshing and unique. I've never had anything like it before and it's definitely going to be a new summer staple.


Yur wife
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The combination of orange zest, fresh herbs, and creamy dressing is addictive.


Sardar Azan
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This pasta salad was a refreshing and zesty dish that was perfect for a summer picnic. The orange zest added a bright flavor that complemented the creamy dressing and al dente pasta.


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