这些不是你奶奶的通心粉沙拉。消费意识lting Editor at Large Joanne Weir’s pasta salad recipes take flavor cues from Moroccan, Middle Eastern, and southern Italian cuisines and fit the bill for any summer menu, from a backyard barbecue to a concert-in-the-park picnic.
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Moroccan Pasta with Grilled Tuna
Bold Moroccan flavors—cumin, cayenne, garlic, cilantro, lemon—make this cool pasta a natural partner for grilled or seared tuna. -
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Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, and Chives
The sweet tomatoes in this simple pasta salad are juxtaposed against pungent Gorgonzola cheese. Make it extra gorgeous by mixing several colors and shapes of cherry tomatoes.
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Herbed Farfalle & Grilled Chicken
You'll rip, not chop the herb leaves in this zesty pasta filled with basil, mint, and cilantro; leaving them in large pieces adds a refreshing, rustic quality to the dish. -
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Cool Penne with Olives, Capers & Feta
The bright Mediterranean flavors in this pasta salad make it a terrific accompaniment to grilled full-flavored fish. -
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Israeli Couscous with Corn, Green Beans, and Goat Cheese
The small, chewy pearls of Israeli couscous make a wonderful textural contrast to the crisp-tender vegetables and creamy goat cheese in this pasta salad. It's a terrific side dish for a late-summer cookout or barbecue.
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Grilled Cherry Tomato Pasta with Crisp Breadcrumbs
Grilling the tomatoes for this colorful pasta salad intensifies their flavor by concentrating their juices and gives their perfectly shriveled skins a smoky flavor. -
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Moroccan Couscous Salad
Here, cooked couscous is combined with roasted green peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. The resulting salad is similar to Middle Eastern tabouleh and perfect for a summer picnic. -
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Ditalini with Chickpeas, Scallions, and Olives
Briny olives, zippy scallions and a slew of fresh summer herbs give this pasta salad bright flavor, while chickpeas make it a bit heartier than your usual side dish.
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Orecchiette with Romesco Sauce
Turning this pasta salad into a main dish is as easy as adding a skewer ofgrilled shrimp, ajuicy flank steak, orpork tenderloin.