Best 8 Spiral Pasta Salad With Marjoram Vinaigrette Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing and flavorful Spiral Pasta Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette, a vibrant dish that combines the goodness of spiral pasta, a medley of crisp vegetables, and a tangy, aromatic dressing. This delightful salad offers a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a perfect side dish or light lunch option. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this salad is a visual and culinary delight.

The Marjoram Vinaigrette, a key component of this dish, elevates the salad with its unique and slightly peppery flavor. Marjoram, an herb known for its delicate aroma, adds a subtle yet noticeable touch to the dressing, complementing the freshness of the vegetables and the heartiness of the pasta. This versatile salad also features a delightful combination of crisp and refreshing vegetables such as cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of color to each bite.

Additionally, this article includes three additional recipes that offer a variety of flavors and culinary experiences. Explore the tantalizing flavors of a creamy and flavorful Avocado Pasta Salad with a tangy Lemon Dressing, a hearty and satisfying Tortellini Salad with a Balsamic Vinaigrette, and a refreshing and crunchy Asian Noodle Salad with a tangy Peanut Dressing. Each recipe offers a unique blend of ingredients and flavors, ensuring that there's something for every palate.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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Tackle gatherings with a bright pasta salad. This tricolor toss-up with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. -Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing with roasted red pepper and Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

QUICK AND EASY PASTA SALAD



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This easy pasta salad is flexible based on the ingredients you have in your kitchen or the season. Start with a hearty pasta shape that has nooks and crannies to hold onto the dressing like rotini or penne. Then toss with our simple dressing and lots of colorful vegetables. We also love adding parmesan cheese, which melts into the dressing as well as a handful of fresh mozzarella balls. For more suggestions for what to add, read through our recommendations in the article above.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Categories     Side Dish, Salad

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried pasta like fusilli, penne, rotini or farfalle (bow tie)
1 cup sliced bell pepper (1 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini (1/2 medium)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (5 to 6)
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) halved mixed olives
1 cup (2 ounces) grated parmesan cheese or hard cheese
1 cup (6 ounces) fresh mozzarella balls, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley or basil, optional
1/3 cup red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 to 3 tablespoons juice from pepperoncini jar, optional
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (check the package for recommended cook time). Drain and rinse well under cold water.
  • While the pasta cooks, in the bottom of a large bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, pepperoncini juice (if using), and the olive oil until blended. Add the drained and rinsed pasta to the dressing and mix well.
  • Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncini (if using), olives, parmesan, mozzarella, and the herbs (if using). Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve or for the best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of the salad, Calories 363, Fat 19.1g, SaturatedFat 5.1g, Cholesterol 18.3mg, Sodium 507.1mg, Carbohydrate 36.6g, Fiber 2.3g, Sugar 2g, Protein 11.7g

PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING



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Pasta salad filled with veggies, cheese, and seasoning. Very tasty and versatile -- is great to make ahead.

Provided by BONNIES

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
6 ounces pepperoni sausage, diced
6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake well.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill 8 hours in the refrigerator

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 835.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

VEGGIE SPIRAL SALAD



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My husband and son detested pasta salad before I came up with this one. But there were no leftovers the very first time I served this-now it's a summertime family favorite! Filled with fresh, crunchy radishes and celery, juicy tomatoes and cucumbers, this nutritious recipe is one to try with your gang. -Melody Loyd, Parowan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cucumber, celery, onion, radishes, tomatoes, olives, cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture., In a bowl, whisk the dressing mix, vinegar and oil. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PASTA SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pounds tricolor spiral pasta
Kosher salt
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cups oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
8 ounces sharp white Cheddar, diced into 1-inch pieces
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 1/2 cups Basil Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/3 cup Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 shallot, roughly chopped
4 cups fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  • Spread the pine nuts in an even layer on a small baking sheet. Transfer to the oven, and toast until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, toasted pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes olives, Cheddar, chickpeas, cucumbers, and basil vinaigrette. Toss well. Serve cold.
  • Add the vinegar, honey, mustard, shallots, basil and some salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until well combined. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil; blend until fully combined.

SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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A great dish for those summer barbecues and picnics. Feel free to experiement with other ingredients. I always add some sliced ripe olives and at times sliced stuff olives. You can also vary the green pepper and use some of the other colors (or a combination).

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (I use the tri-colored pasta)
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped tomato (I always use Roma tomatoes)
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion (I grate mine)
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well.
  • Pour over salad and toss.
  • Chill several hours before serving.

CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

Provided by Wish-Bone

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Wish-Bone®

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces rotelle or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2 ½ cups assorted cut-up vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)
½ cup cubed Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 598 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MARJORAM VINAIGRETTE



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Editor's note: The recipe is from Susan Curtis and Nicole Curtis Ammerman's book _Santa Fe School of Cooking: Flavors of the Southwest_.

Provided by Susan Curtis

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons lime, lemon or orange-flavored olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1 tablespoon fresh marjoram leaves, coarsely chopped
1 to 2 serrano chiles, minced
Sugar to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Thoroughly combine ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of colors of vegetables to make your salad more visually appealing.
  • If you don't have marjoram, you can substitute another herb, such as oregano or thyme.
  • You can also use a different type of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
  • If you want a more creamy dressing, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Spiral pasta salad with marjoram vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet and tangy dressing, tender pasta, and fresh vegetables makes this salad a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing dish, give this spiral pasta salad a try!

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