Aprils Favorite Pasta Salad Recipes

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PRIMAVERA PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
2 pounds fusilli
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whole milk, plus more if needed
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
2 lemons, zested and juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup broccoli florets, broken into small pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1 leek, white and light green parts, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
  • To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, parsley, chives, mint, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan in a small bowl. Set aside. Before tossing, splash in more milk if needed for thinning.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, peas, asparagus, carrots and leeks. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the remaining tablespoon of Parmesan and some black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

APRIL'S FAVORITE PASTA SALAD



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This is my favorite pasta salad. I adapted a dressing recipe (the one that's on the back side of a bottle of Heinz Gourmet Salad Vinegar) to suit our tastes and it has become our favorite dressing for pasta salad. I've been making it this way for about 7 years, and we all think it's wonderful. This is way better than using a bottle of Italian dressing or something like that, in my opinion. The veggies listed here are just the ones we like to have in pasta salad, but you could certainly change that up some if you wanted (like you could add cauliflower if you like that, or even a can of cannellini beans would go nicely, sometimes I add that). I hope you try it (you'll loooove it, LOL!!) Today I made this to go with Strombolis for lunch. Very delicious!

Provided by Beth A.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces rotini pasta
2 broccoli florets, chopped
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
2 carrots, sliced
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, chopped
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cubed (or cheddar)
2/3 cup vinegar, Heinz gourmet salad vinegar
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 dash black pepper
2 tablespoons mccormick's Salad Supreme dry seasoning (don't leave this out!, I use Salad Supreme Seasoning)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pasta, but do not rinse. Allow to cool. (Any clumping of the pasta will be fixed when it is tossed with the dressing.)
  • Meanwhile, place vegetables and cheese in a large bowl.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, sugar, and seasonings in container with lid; shake well and pour over vegetables and gently toss.
  • Add cooled pasta to vegetable mixture and toss well. Chill until ready to serve.
  • *Note: You could just substitute regular white vinegar in place of the gourmet salad vinegar if you want. I do that when I'm out of the salad vinegar and it works fine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.1, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 484.1, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 10.6

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package Ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1/2 red onion (minced)
1 red bell pepper (minced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives (drained)
1 cup block Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
  • Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
  • Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
  • Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

AIMEE'S FAVORITE PASTA SALAD



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My daughter begs me to make this pasta salad... it is one of her favorite things!! It is so pretty and colorful and really tasty !!!

Provided by Carols Kitchen

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups tri-color pasta
1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
1 cup salami (cubed)
1 cup cheddar cheese (cubed)
2 avocados (cubed)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning, dried
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix dressing together.
  • Cook pasta al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place ingredients in large bowl and add dressing.
  • Toss to coat. Cover and chill. Refrigerate until served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.5, Fat 55.6, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 70, Sodium 1708, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 22.6

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