PEACH PASTA SALAD

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This is a recipe that I have been making for years. It was always a favorite of my kids, and now the grandkids love it as well. Goes great at any summer barbecue. I sometimes use mangos instead of the peach. If fresh basil and thyme are available, the recipe is even better.

Provided by profesional foody

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 slices bacon
½ cup uncooked shell pasta
2 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup canola oil
4 peaches, peeled and cut into chunks
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sliced celery
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
6 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. When cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.
  • Fill a pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the shell pasta and return to a boil; cook the pasta uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 13 minutes.
  • Rinse pasta thoroughly in cold water several times to chill, and drain well.
  • Place the vinegar, sugar, basil, thyme, garlic, salt, curry powder, and black pepper into the pitcher of a blender; blend on high speed until smooth. Reduce blender speed to low and slowly pour the canola oil into the blender to make a creamy dressing.
  • Place the bacon, cooked pasta, peaches, parsley, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions into a large salad bowl and toss to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat with dressing.
  • Refrigerate salad for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 515 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

Kara Ishii
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Meh.


Franco marin
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Overall, I thought this pasta salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Kibirige Marvin
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it could have been written more clearly.


Waleed K
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The dressing was a little too oily for my liking.


Lucas Sandink
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This pasta salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a tangier dressing.


Aiden Kinsey
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Not bad!


Gabriel mathew
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, picnics, and even just a quick lunch. It's always a hit.


Mohib Mohib
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up summer peaches. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit!


Mamata Devkota
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Easy to make and very tasty!


Victor Bello
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The peaches and balsamic vinegar complemented each other perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and flavorful pasta salad.


Alsharear Emon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out great! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the peaches added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Shain
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This peach pasta salad was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet peaches, tangy dressing, and hearty pasta was perfect for a light summer meal. I added some grilled chicken for extra protein, and it was a hit with my family.