Colorful Pasta Salad Recipes

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD

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.
• Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD

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 and rinse with cold water.
• In a medium bowl combine cooled pasta, cauliflower, broccoli, red bell pepper, cottage cheese, salt and pepper.

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, snow peas, carrot, cucumber and reserved pineapple juice. , Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Add to pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

COLORFUL VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
• Brush the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, bell pepper and scallions lightly with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill the corn, turning frequently, until cooked through and the kernels are charred, about 10 minutes. Grill the zucchini and squash slices, turning once, until charred but not mushy, about 2 minutes per side. Grill the pepper slices until they are charred on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Grill the scallions whole, turning them frequently, until charred and soft, about 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cut the yellow squash, zucchini and bell peppers into 1/2-inch pieces and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Cut the kernels off the corn and add them to the zucchini; chop the scallions and add them, too. Add the pasta and grape tomatoes and gently toss until everything is coated with the dressing. Add the parsley, toss and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 minutes or until thawed; drain. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, vegetables and olives. , Combine salad dressing and garlic salt if desired; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on package.
• Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Combine pasta, crab, celery, green pepper, and onion in a large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise, salad dressing, and dill together in a small bowl.
• Pour contents of small bowl over pasta mixture.
• Toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

THE ULTIMATE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• First make the dressing & then set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions and rinse under cold water until cool. Add peppers, onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, broccoli, olives, sun dried tomatoes & feta to pasta & toss. Pour dressing over all & mix well. Chill until time to serve. Enjoy!

SWEET COLORFUL PARTY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Start boiling water for pasta and cook according to package directions.
• While water is heating, you can proceed with the next step.
• In a skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat, and add all of the sliced bell peppers, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Set aside to cool.
• Drain pasta in cold water for a couple of minutes, until cool.
• Place in a medium-sized Tupperware-type container and set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine cider vinegar and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Then mix in olive oil and vegetable oil.
• Add the liquid mixture to the pasta.
• Then mix in all of the bell peppers, black olives, pimientos, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped celery.
• Add to taste: dash of onion powder, salt, basil leaf, oregano, and minced garlic (if desired).
• Refrigerate for at least one hour. Best if refrigerated over night. Sometimes pasta will absorb the dressing, so you may want to add a little extra vinegar and oil before serving.
• Note: You can adjust the amounts of sugar, vinegar, and oil to your desired taste.
• Enjoy.

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Add oil, vinegar, basil, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to the container of an electric blender.
• Process until smooth.
• Drain and rinse cooked pasta; place in a big bowl.
• Add the peppers, tomato, olives, and onion.
• Pour in dressing; toss to coat.
• Add mozzarella cheese and toss to mix well.
• Add additional salt and pepper if desired.

PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta, drain well.
• Chop all vegetables and place in large bowl.
• Mix pasta in with vegetables.
• Add both cheeses, mix well.
• Add salad dressing-- usually requires 1 bottle.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours prior to serving.
• Add fresh salad dressing with each serving.
• Enjoy!

COLORFUL PARTY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta til al dente.
• Fine chop all meat and veggies.
• Run cold water over pasta and add to large salad bowl, add veggies, Crispins and Dressing, toss to coat and chill 1-24 hours.

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine, beans, cheese, onion, bell peppers until well mixed.
• Stir in pasta and pour dressing over all and chill.
• For dressing: Whisk together all ingredients until well blended.

CONTEST-WINNING PICNIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook spiral pasta and tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the artichokes, broccoli, provolone cheese, salami, peppers, beans, olives, onion and garlic. , Prepare salad dressing according to package directions; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.