PASTA SALAD RECIPES

Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe

2012-01-01T21:31:00.000-08:00

Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe
Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients:

1 Envelope Good Season's Italian Salad Dressing
1 Envelope Good Season's Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
Olive Oil and Vinegar to make the Salad Dressings
25 Black Olives sliced
1/2 Sweet Red Bell Pepper
1 or 2 Ripe Tomatoes (if desired)
1-2 Crowns of Broccoli (uncooked)
Approx.1/4 Red Onion
1 lb Shaped Pasta

Pasta Salad Recipe Directions:
While Pasta is cooking, chop other ingredients into small chunks and make salad dressing according to directions on the package. When pasta is al dente, drain and run cold water over it. In a bowl large enough for all of the ingredients (including pasta), mix together the dressing and all vegetables. When pasta is cooled, add it to the vegetable mixture. Refridgerate for at least an hour before serving. The nice pasta salad is ready for starter's meal..great !

Tuna and Pasta Salad Recipe

2011-12-07T21:29:00.000-08:00

Tuna and Pasta Salad Recipe
Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients:

5 cups of multi-colored Fusilli
1 cup frozen vegetable meddly
6 green onions
4 cans tuna
1 tomato, diced
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise*
1/2 cup dressing for spinach salad (recipe follows)

SPINACH SALAD DRESSING

1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 TBS Dijon mustard
5 TBS apple cider vinegar
5 TBS lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Pasta Salad Recipe Instructions:
Cook Fusilli according to package direction, but omit salt in water. Three minutes before ready, add frozen vegetables to pasta. Cool under cold water immediately. Mix mayonaise and spinach salad dressing, add other ingredients to pasta, toss and serve. *Quantities of mayo per salad dressing are approximate. Mix to desired consistency. The great pasta salad is ready to serve..great taste !
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Greek Style Pasta Salad

2011-12-06T21:28:00.000-08:00

Greek Style Pasta Salad
Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients:

1/4 lb. dried pasta, such as tubes, wagon-wheel or shell shaped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup cucumbers, sliced, then quartered
1/2 cup California ripe olives, wedged
4 oz. Feta cheese,crumbled
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 Tbsp. parsley, finely chopped

Dressing:

3-4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. dried mint
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 cup olive oil

Pasta Salad Recipe Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Combine with the next 6 ingredients. Whisk together lemon juice and seasonings. Whisk in oil. Pour dressing on salad and toss gently to mix. Adjust
seasonings to taste. Note: Add more lemon juice if salad loses lemony-tartness upon standing. The nice pasta salad is ready ..enjoy !

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

2011-10-24T21:27:00.000-07:00

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients:

multi colored spiral pasta,
one small red onion,
one red bell pepper,
one yellow bell pepper,
one green bell pepper,
one large can of pitted black olives,
one large bottle italian salad dressing,
3 to 4 roman tomatoes

Pasta Salad Recipe Instructions:
follow package directions to cook pasta cill, chop onions bell peppers, and tomatoes, drain black olives, mix all ingredance in large bowl and add dressing until well coated...the pasta salad is ready to serve..enjoy it !
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COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

2011-09-19T21:24:00.000-07:00

COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

PASTA SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1/2 pkg. 8 oz. rotelle pasta
3 c. cubed cooked chicken
1 c. diced zucchini
3/4 c. diced celery
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. dried basil
3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 c. diced tomatoes
3/4 c. sour cream
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. dried oregano

Pasta Salad Recipe Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Add chicken, zucchini, tomatoes and celery. Place remaining ingredients in blender or food processor and blend until well mixed. Chill the dressing 1 hour before adding to salad. Toss salad, coating well. Makes about 10 cups...great pasta salad ! Enjoy it !

Garden Pasta Salad with Basil Dressing

2011-08-15T21:25:00.000-07:00

GARDEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE WITH BASIL DRESSING

Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup chopped green beans
1/2 lb. pasta (bow tie, corkscrew or penne)
2 cups thinly sliced yellow or green zucchini
2 medium carrots, diagonally sliced
Half sweet red pepper, cut in thin strips
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped scallions or chives
1/4 cup black olives
2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried

Basil dressing:

3 tbsp. wine or cider vinegar
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Pasta Salad Recipe Directions:
In pot of boiling water, blanch beans for 3 minutes; drain and cool under cold water. In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm; drain and rinse well under cold water. Drain again and place in large salad bowl. Add beans, zucchini, carrots, red pepper, tomato, scallions or chives, olives and basil.Dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, water, basil, mustard, garlic and hot pepper flakes until well mixed. Pour over salad and toss to mix...great pasta salad is ready to serve..enjoy !
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COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

2011-08-08T21:24:00.000-07:00

COLD CHICKEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

PASTA SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1/2 pkg. 8 oz. rotelle pasta
3 c. cubed cooked chicken
1 c. diced zucchini
3/4 c. diced celery
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. dried basil
3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 c. diced tomatoes
3/4 c. sour cream
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. dried oregano

PASTA SALAD RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Add chicken, zucchini, tomatoes and celery. Place remaining ingredients in blender or food processor and blend until well mixed. Chill the dressing 1 hour before adding to salad. Toss salad, coating well. Makes about 10 cups...great pasta salad recipe to try ! Enjoy it !
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COLD PASTA SALAD RECIPE

2011-08-01T21:22:00.000-07:00

COLD PASTA SALAD RECIPE

PASTA SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1 lb. pasta, cooked & drained
1 cup Italian salad dressing or vinaigrette
1 tablespoon Salad Supreme seasoning
3 tomatoes, chopped
2 cucumbers, chopped
1 1/2 red onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped

PASTA SALAD RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all above ingredients into a very large bowl and marinate overnight. Put a lid over your bowl. Serve cold...nice tasting pasta salad !

Macaroni Salad with Eggs and Ham

2010-07-18T00:09:00.001-07:00

Macaroni Salad with Eggs and Ham

Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients:

* 6 hard cooked eggs, chopped
* 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
* 2 cups cooked macaroni, cold
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1 dill pickle, chopped
* 1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
* mayonnaise
* salt and pepper
* mixed salad greens

Pasta Salad Recipe Instructions:
Mix together chopped eggs, ham, macaroni, celery, chopped pickle, and chopped olives. Stir in enough mayonnaise to moisten; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve on mixed salad greens. The Macaroni salad recipe is ready to serves 4 persons....nice ! Enjoy it !
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Classic Macaroni Salad

2010-07-18T00:07:00.000-07:00

Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
A nice pasta salad recipe to try !

Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients:

* 2 cups cooked macaroni, drained, rinsed, cooled
* 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
* 1/4 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 2 teaspoons vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
* 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
* pepper, to taste

Pasta Salad Recipe Instructions:
Combine all macaroni salad recipe ingredients, using about 1/3 cup of mayonnaise and stir well. Add a little more mayonnaise, if necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover and chill for several hours before serving. The pasta salad recipe is ready to make about 4 servings of macaroni salad....enjoy it !
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Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

2010-07-18T00:04:00.000-07:00

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
A nice pasta salad recipe to try !

Pasta Salad Recipe Ingredients :
* 12 oz. dried mostaccioli or penne (about 4 cups uncooked)
* 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
* 1 medium cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
* 4 green onions, sliced
* 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/2 cup lemon juice
* 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
* 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh oregano or 2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
* 1 Tbsp. anchovy paste (optional)
* 4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
* 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz.)
* Fresh oregano leaves

Pasta Salad Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
2. In a large bowl toss together the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and olives.
3. In a screw-top jar combine the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, the 2 tablespoons oregano, anchovy paste (if using), garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Drizzle over past mixture; toss to coat.
4. Cover and chill in refrigerator for as least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. To serve, add feta cheese; toss. Sprinkle fresh oregano leaves. Makes 12 to 16 side-dish servings.
The pasta salad recipe Greek style is ready to serve...nice ! Enjoy !
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ORIENTAL CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

2008-11-26T07:22:00.000-08:00

ORIENTAL CHICKEN PASTA SALAD ....try this nice pasta salad recipe...!

Pasta Salad Recipe INGREDIENTS
SALAD:

3/4 lb. Fusilli pasta
3/4 lb. chicken breast, cooked, torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 lb. pea pods, sliced diagonally
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced

DRESSING:

1 egg yolk, raw
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. white vinegar
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. Oriental sesame oil, brown

GARNISHES:

1/4 c. mandarin oranges, drained
1 c. fried wontons (wonton skins cut in 1/4 inch strips, quickly fried in hot oil)
1 scallion, sliced
1 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted (saute in hot pan without any oil, until browned)

Pasta Salad Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
Boil pasta 10 to 12 minutes until firm but tender. Rinse, toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add remaining "salad" ingredients and chill.
TO MAKE DRESSING: Place first 5 "dressing" ingredients in blender or food processor and mix thoroughly. With motor running slowly, add the oils. Dressing should be thick (like mayonnaise). Chill dressing. Have garnishes ready.
TO SERVE: Toss salad with dressing, top with garnishes.
The pasta salad recipe of oriental chicken is ready to serve....great !

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CONFETTI PASTA SALAD

2008-11-26T07:20:00.002-08:00

CONFETTI PASTA SALAD
...a nice pasta salad recipe...try this !

Pasta Salad Recipe INGREDIENTS

1 box vegetable rotini or fusili
1 can summer sweet kernel corn (drained)
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup graded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/3 cup chopped red onion (or to taste)
1 cup ranch dressing
**creamy Caesar, creamy Italian can be substituted
optional sliced black olives

Pasta Salad Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare pasta according to directions on box. Drain and run under cold water to cool pasta. Drain and add remaining ingredients.Serve.Tastes even better when prepared a day ahead. The pasta salad recipe of Confetti is ready to serve...enjoy this starters meal ! Nice one !

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ASIAN PASTA SALAD

2008-11-26T07:20:00.001-08:00

ASIAN PASTA SALAD ...a great pasta salad recipe....try this Asian style !

INGREDIENTS

1 lb box bow-tie pasta
1 jar Ken's Steak House Asian Sesame Dressing
1 pkg cherry tomatoes

INSTRUCTIONS
Boil pasta according to package directions; drain. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and add to pasta. Stir in dressing, mix well. Chill before serving. The Asian pasta salad recipe is ready to serve...great !
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CITRUS PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

2008-11-26T07:17:00.000-08:00

CITRUS PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN ..a nice pasta salad recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. rotini cooked, chilled
8 oz. sugar snap peas
8 oz. matchstick carrots
1 medium red pepper, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
8 oz. pineapple tidbits, drained
8 oz. Mandarin oranges, drained
8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
8 oz. chicken breast, cooked, diced, and chilled
16 oz. citrus vinaigrette

INSTRUCTIONS
Toss everything together and chill for several hours or overnight before serving. The pasta salad recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the salad !
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GARDEN PASTA SALAD WITH EQUAL

2008-11-26T07:15:00.000-08:00

GARDEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE WITH EQUAL

INGREDIENTS
31% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.

1 pound penne or medium pasta shells, cooked, drained, cooled
1 large yellow or red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas, cooked
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup blanched sugar snap peas
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons Equal® Spoonful*
2 teaspoons drained green peppercorns, crushed (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine pasta, bell pepper, peas, green onions, snap peas and carrots in salad bowl. Blend mayonnaise vinegar, milk, parsley, Equal® and peppercorns, if desired.
Stir dressing into salad mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to blend. The pasta salad recipe is ready to make 10 servings. Great salad to taste !
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* May substitute 4 1/2 packets Equal® sweetener.

BROCCOLI BEAN AND BOWTIE PASTA SALAD

2008-11-26T07:14:00.000-08:00

BROCCOLI BEAN AND BOWTIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

4 oz bowtie pasta cooked tender and drained
11 oz can mandarin oranges; drained
15 oz can garbanzo beans; drained and rinsed
1 large bunch of fresh broccoli; washed, trimmed and chopped
2 green onions; sliced thin

Dressing:

1/4 c white vinegar
1/4 c orange juice
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
In large salad bowl, toss cooled pasta with mandarin oranges and vegetables. In a shaker container combine ingredients for the dressing; shake to mix.
Pour dressing over the salad. The pasta salad recipe is ready to serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

SEAFARER'S PASTA SALAD

2008-11-26T07:12:00.000-08:00

SEAFARER'S PASTA SALAD
A nice pasta salad recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

4 ounces pasta, uncooked
8 ounces crab surimi seafood chunks
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped peppers
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

DRESSING:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook pasta according to package directions in large saucepan. Drain.
Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Stir together dressing ingredients. Toss with crab mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.Can be made a day ahead. The pasta salad recipe is ready to serve..enjoy it !

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CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD RECIPE

2008-11-26T07:10:00.000-08:00

CHICKEN CAESAR PASTA SALAD RECIPE
A nice pasta salad recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

3-4 chopped boneless chicken breasts
Caesar or Italian Caesar salad dressing
2 cups broccoli florets
handful of cherry tomatoes (optional)
pimientos (optional)
4 cups Rotel pasta noodles
1 tsp. olive or vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook chicken breasts until they are tender and chop into bite size pieces.Cook Rotel noodles in boiling water for 7 minutes or until tender in water with oil.
Steam broccoli florets (over stove or in microwave) until slightly tender (do not overcook!).
Cut tomatoes in halves and wash thoroughly.
Mix noodles, chicken breasts, broccoli and optional ingredients (pimentos and tomatoes). Drizzle salad dressing until pasta is slightly covered and stir salad until covered in dressing.

Serve either chilled or warm, accompanied by a bottle with extra dressing at table.
Leftovers will keep in refrigerator for up to 4 days or can be frozen for a month or two. The pasta salad recipe of chicken caesar is ready...enjoy it !
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JULIE'S VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

2008-11-26T07:09:00.000-08:00

JULIE'S VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

A nice pasta salad recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. tri-color rotini pasta
2 carrots
2 zucchini squash
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow or orange bell pepper
2 cans whole black olives (small olives, preferably)
1 lb. broccoli florets (optional)
1 bottle Bernsteins Cheese Fantastico salad dressing
1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
stick pepperoni, sliced (if desired)
black pepper
McCormick Salad Supreme (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS
Julienne (slice into long thin square strips) the zucchini squash, carrots and bell peppers.
Cook pasta, according to directions, al dente. Drain, rinse with cool water.
In the meantime, prepare all cut vegetables and place in a large bowl.
Add 8 oz. of bottled dressing to pasta and gently mix to combine. Add 8 oz. of bottle dressing to vegetable mix and gently mix to combine. Add pepperoni to pasta if desired.
Combine vegetable mixture to pasta mixture and mix well.
Season with pepper, Salad Supreme and Romano/Parmesan grated Cheese...

For best results, do not use pre-grated cheese. Use only freshly grated cheese..and the pasta salad recipe is ready to serve....!

SICILIAN PASTA PESTO SALAD

2008-11-26T07:06:00.000-08:00

SICILIAN PASTA PESTO SALAD ...try this amazing pasta salad recipe ! A nice one ....

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs. ziti, penne, or other pasta, cooked

Pesto Sauce:

2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup walnut or pine nuts (optional)
4-6 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3-4 anchovies, blended (optional)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
dash of black pepper
salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Place the olive oil into a small saucepan add the garlic, red pepper, grated imported Parmesan cheese and herbs and spices.
Crush the anchovies into the oil until blended. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat.Pour this mixture over cooked hot pasta, stir well, and serve with bruschetta.
Can also be served at room temperature. This great pasta salad recipe of pesto is ready to serve. Enjoy it !

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Orzo Salad

2008-10-11T22:18:00.000-07:00

Orzo Salad

Another great pasta salad recipe to try. Mint vinaigrette tossed with orzo, green beans, Kalamata olives, and tomato basil flavored feta cheese. Nice pasta salad !

Ingredients -

6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped Mint
1 tablespoon chopped Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
3/4 pound Orzo
1/2 pound Green Beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled Tomato Basil Feta Cheese

Preparation:

1. Add extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, mint, oregano, salt and pepper to small bowl.
2. Whisk until well blended.
3. Cook orzo according to package instructions. Add green beans to orzo during last 5 minutes of cooking.
4. Drain orzo and beans in colander.
5. Add orzo and green beans to large serving bowl.
6. Toss pasta with Kalamata olives and dressing.
7. Fold in tomato basil Feta cheese.
8. Serve immediately or chill until ready to use.

The pasta salad recipe is ready to serve...nice ! Enjoy it !

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Black Bean Pasta Salad

2008-10-11T22:14:00.000-07:00

Black Bean Pasta Salad

Try this nice pasta salad recipe of the South border style black bean salad. Consist of Penne or rigatoni pasta mixed with black beans, cheddar cheese, green onion, salsa, onion, avocado, green pepper, and seasoned with salt and pepper.... a nice pasta salad !

Ingredients -

8 ounces Rigatoni or Penne Pasta, cooked, drained and rinsed in cold water
1 (16 ounce) jar Salsa
1 (15 ounce) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup chopped Green Pepper
1 small Onion, chopped
1 Fresh Avocado, sliced
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper

Preparation:
1. Add pasta, salsa, black beans, cheddar cheese, green pepper, onion, and avocado to large serving bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cover and chill 30 minutes before serving.
This great pasta salad recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !

Salmon Pasta Salad

2008-10-11T22:12:00.000-07:00

Salmon Pasta Salad

This great pasta salad recipe consists of Flaked Alaska salmon and fusilli pasta mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella cheese, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Salad is tossed with Greek style lemon vinaigrette....great taste !

Ingredients -

1 (15 1/2 ounces) can Alaska Salmon
8 ounces Fusilli Pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
2 cups sliced Cucumber
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped Parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

Lemon Dressing:

3/4 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Dill Weed
1/2 teaspoon grated Lemon Peel
Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation:

Pasta Salad:
1. Drain salmon and flake with fork.
2. Add salmon, cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Mozzarella cheese, parsley and Parmesan cheese to large serving bowl.

Lemon Dressing:
1. Add olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, dill weed, lemon peel, and pinch of black pepper to small bowl.
2. Whisk until well blended.
The pasta salad recipe is ready to serve....enjoy it !

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Thai Shrimp Pasta Salad

2008-10-11T22:07:00.000-07:00

Thai Shrimp Pasta Salad
This amazing Thai shrimp pasta salad recipe consists of shrimp and roasted peanuts mixed with greens and tossed in a garlic, ginger and fish sauce highlighted dressing. Great tasty salad !

Ingredients :

2 ounces Uncooked Linguine
1/2 cup shredded Carrot
8 ounces Medium Shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 cup thinly sliced Boston Lettuce Leaves
1/4 cup fresh Cilantro Leaves
2 tablespoons chopped Unsalted, Dry-Roasted Peanuts
1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped Green Onions
2-1/2 teaspoons Sugar
2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon grated peeled Fresh Ginger
2 Garlic Cloves, minced

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add pasta to boiling water. Cook 9 minutes. Add shredded carrot. Cook 1 more minute.
2. Drain pasta in colander. Allow pasta to cool.
3. Add pasta with shredded carrot, cooked shrimp, Boston lettuce, fresh cilantro leaves, and dry roasted peanuts to large bowl. Toss to combine.
4. Add limejuice, fish sauce, cilantro, green onions, sugar, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, and garlic cloves to jar. Secure tight fitting lid. Shake to blend dressing.
5. Pour dressing over pasta salad. Toss to coat. The pasta salad recipe is ready to serve. Enjoy !

Try also this great baked asparagus eggs recipe...

Mock Crab Pasta Salad

2008-09-19T21:37:00.000-07:00

Try this nice pasta salad recipe...the Mock Crab Pasta Salad ! Amazing !
Ingredients:

1/2 c. Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing
1 c. sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1 med. green pepper, chopped
3 to 4 celery ribs, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 lb. imitation crab meat, cut or flaked
1 lb. pasta ((your choice)
Black pepper to tasteCook pasta

Directions:
Cook pasta according to pkg. directions, do not overcook, rinse with cold water, drain. Mix all ingredients together. Refrigerate at least 2 hours...and the great pasta salad recipe is ready..great one !

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Fruit & Pasta Salad

2008-09-19T21:36:00.001-07:00

Try this amazing fruit pasta salad recipe...nice !

Ingredients:

1 med. orange
1/4 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp sugar
Dash salt
1/4 c. tiny bow tie pasta, cooked & drained
2 med. apples, cored and chopped
2 tbsp sliced green onions

Directions:
Finely shred enough orange peel to make 1/2 tsp; set aside. Remove the remaining peel from orange and section orange over a bowl to catch juice. Measure 2 tbsp of the juice. In med. mixing bowl, stir together orange peel, 2 tbsp juice, yogurt, sugar and salt. Mix well; add cooked pasta, chopped apples and slice green onions; toss to coat. Gently stir in the orange sections. Cover and chill fro 2 to 24 hours. The nice pasta salad recipe of fruit is ready for 6 servings....amazing taste of salad !

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Fruit & Pasta Salad Recipe

2008-09-19T21:36:00.000-07:00

FRUIT PASTA SALAD RECIPE
Ingredients:

1 med. orange
1/4 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1 tsp sugar
Dash salt
1/4 c. tiny bow tie pasta, cooked & drained
2 med. apples, cored and chopped
2 tbsp sliced green onions

INSTRUCTIONS
Finely shred enough orange peel to make 1/2 tsp; set aside. Remove the remaining peel from orange and section orange over a bowl to catch juice. Measure 2 tbsp of the juice. In med. mixing bowl, stir together orange peel, 2 tbsp juice, yogurt, sugar and salt. Mix well; add cooked pasta, chopped apples and slice green onions; toss to coat. Gently stir in the orange sections. Cover and chill fro 2 to 24 hours. The nice pasta salad is ready for 6 servings....amazing taste of pasta salad recipe !

Mexican Pasta Salad

2008-09-19T21:34:00.000-07:00

Try this great pasta salad recipe...Mexican style !

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. any short pasta, like penne
1 cp. corn kernals
3 minced scallions
1 cp. chopped bell peppers (try and make it colorful)
1 1/2 cps. cooked kidney, pinto, or black beans
1 cp. chopped tomatoes
1/4 sliced Spanish olives
2 tsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
pepper and salt, to taste
lowfat chedder cheese, grated (optional)
salsa (optional)

Directions:
Cook pasta to al dente (about ten min.) in boiling water. During the final two minutes, add corn. Drain the corn and pasta, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Combine scallions, bell peppers, beans, tomatoes, olives, olive oil, lemon (or lime) juice, cumin, pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl. Stir in the pasta and the corn. Add salt to taste. Serve
immediately or chill for later. Add a little cheese and/or salsa to each serving if so desired. Great pasta salad recipe Mexican style is ready to serve..nice one !

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Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

2008-09-19T21:33:00.000-07:00

Try this great Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe...nice one !

Ingredients:

2 cups shell macaroni
1 can tuna
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely sliced celery
1 large carrot, grated
2 hard boiled eggs, mashed up
1/2 cup Hellmanns Real Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. paprika

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook macaroni until al dente. Hard boil the eggs. Drain the pasta well and let cool. Add tuna, breaking up any chunks. Add celery, onion, carrot. Mix salad dressing with lemon juice, garlic salt and paprika. Spoon over top of salad. Mix very lightly. Add the mashed eggs and again stir lightly. And the great pasta salad recipe is ready to serves 6 great persons...enjoy !

Ginger Peanut Pasta Salad

2008-09-19T21:32:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

8 oz. corkscrew macaroni or fine noodles
20 fresh pea pods (tips and stems removed)
1 small cucumber (quartered lengthwise and sliced)
2 medium carrots (cut into long thin strips)
1 medium yellow and/or green sweet pepper (cut into thin strips)
3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes (optional)
1/2 cup bias-sliced green onions
3 Tbsp. snipped fresh cilantro
1 recipe Ginger Salad dressing (below)
1/3 cup chopped peanuts

Ginger Salad Dressing Ingredients:

1/4 cup salad oil
3 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger root
several dashes hot pepper sauce

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. During last 30 seconds, add pea pods. Rinse with cold water and drain. Combine pasta and veggies. Add Ginger Salad dressing and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2-8 hours. To serve, toss salad and sprinkle w/ peanuts.
This nice pasta salad is ready..enjoy it !