Best 5 Sweet And Tangy Pasta Salad Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with our tantalizing Sweet and Tangy Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your culinary experience. This refreshing salad boasts a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes, featuring succulent shrimp or tofu, vibrant bell peppers, crisp cucumber, juicy pineapple, and tender edamame, all tossed in a luscious dressing made with tangy rice vinegar, sweet brown sugar, savory soy sauce, and a hint of garlic and ginger. As a bonus, we've included three additional pasta salad recipes to satisfy any palate: a classic Italian Pasta Salad, a vibrant Greek Pasta Salad, and a hearty Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Sweet and Tangy Pasta Salad and its accompanying recipes, sure to become favorites in your kitchen.

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SWEET AND TANGY ORZO SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, peeled, halved and chopped
Kosher salt
1 pound orzo
1 bulb fennel, halved and sliced thin
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 cups baby arugula, chopped
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, diced

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • For the salad: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Add the onions to the dressing and stir to coat.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain it well and, while it is still warm, add to the bowl of dressed onions. Stir in the fennel and dried cranberries and allow to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Add the arugula and mozzarella and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Cook's Note: If serving the next day, a drizzle of olive oil will help to bring this salad back to life.

TANGY PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH



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The bright flavor of Lemon-Herb Dressing is all you need to unite the simple ingredients of this easy-to-make Tangy Pasta Salad with Spinach.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound cooled cooked short pasta, such as campanelle
3 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
1/4 cup capers, rinsed and chopped
6 tablespoons Lemon-Herb Dressing
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss pasta with celery, spinach, capers, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

TANGY PASTA SALAD



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MIRACLE WHIP Dressing gives this bacon and pasta salad its creamy, tangy appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h40m

Yield Makes 16 servings, 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 pkg. (16 oz.) pasta (such as mostaccioli, macaroni or rotini), cooked, drained
3 carrots, shredded
1 small red or yellow onion, sliced
1 medium green pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Drain bacon, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • Mix reserved drippings, the dressing, sugar and garlic salt in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

SWEET AND TANGY SUMMER MACARONI SALAD



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Quick and easy. Tastes best when it sits for a while before serving. I change up the veggies every time I make it, with whatever I have on hand. Carrots and celery work well.

Provided by tojo5

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cucumber, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water until macaroni is cooled.
  • Place macaroni into a large salad bowl and stir in tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, and green onion.
  • Whisk sugar, vegetable oil, ketchup, vinegar, salt, paprika, and black pepper, stirring in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Pour dressing over macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 325.1 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

TANGY CATALINA PASTA SALAD



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A tangy change! All of the vegetables you measure to your taste--you can change the vegetables, too.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (5 ounce) can tuna
1 (6 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
¼ cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup chopped celery
1 pinch garlic salt
4 tablespoons Catalina salad dressing
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Run under cold water to chill, drain again.
  • Toss together pasta, tuna, shrimp, onions, green pepper, celery, garlic salt, salad dressing, and relish. Add enough mayonnaise to thin out dressing, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 229.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs.
  • If you don't have any cherry tomatoes, you can use 2 cups of chopped Roma tomatoes or 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes.
  • For a creamier dressing, add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise to the vinaigrette.
  • If you're making this salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving. This will help prevent the pasta from getting soggy.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This sweet and tangy pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this sweet and tangy pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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