Colorfulpartypastasalad Recipes

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 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.

TRICOLORE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, oil and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
• For the salad: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, about 9 minutes. Drain well and let cool slightly until just warm to the touch, about 5 minutes.
• Add the pasta to the dressing and toss well to coat. Allow to cool to room temperature in the dressing, tossing occasionally. Add the arugula, basil, tomatoes, peppers, cheese and salt and toss well to combine and coat everything in the dressing. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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.

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 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:

• Boil pasta according to directions.
• In large bowl combine dressing, broccoli, carrots, and olives. Add cooked pasta and salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate for about an hour before serving.