italian garden salad

Monticello, KY
Updated on Jan 14, 2013

When my garden comes in, I make this salad quite a bit. I found these recipe, several years ago, in a magazine. I love a good salad, and usually that's my meal. Thanks Lori and T.o.H's.

prep time 40 Min
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
  • 1 cup fresh green beans
  • - dressing ingredients---:
  • 6 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • - salad---:
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 medium green pepper, julienned
  • 4 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese, cubed
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
  • 8 - cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, halved and sliced
  • - shredded parmesan cheese, optional

How To Make italian garden salad

  • Step 1
    Cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the green beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Add the chicken, pepper, Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, zucchini, squash, tomatoes and onion.
  • Step 3
    Drain spaghetti and beans; rinse in cold water. Add to the other ingredients and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled. sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Category: Other Salads
Keyword: #squash
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #spaghetti
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #zucchini
Keyword: #tomatoes
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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