Confetti Greek Pasta Salad Recipes

CONFETTI SPAGHETTI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding frozen mixed vegetables during last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking time; cook until mixed vegetables are tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
• In medium bowl, gently toss cooled cooked spaghetti and vegetables, and remaining ingredients to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors before serving.

ITALIAN CONFETTI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir gently before serving.

CONFETTI MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Add macaroni and remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until cold.

CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the greens, olives, onion, peppers, cabbage and cheese. Serve with dressing.

RHONDA'S CONFETTI SPAGHETTI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes. Drain and run under cold water.
• Mix tomatoes, onion, cucumber, celery, crabmeat, and tuna in a bowl; add spaghetti. Stir in salad dressing and garlic; season with salt and black pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 30 minutes.

CONFETTI QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat quinoa, water and salt to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Cool at least 30 minutes.
• Cook and drain edamame as directed on bag. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
• In large serving bowl, toss quinoa, edamame and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

GREEK CONFETTI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta for 9-10 minutes, drain.
• Peel rind from cucumber, cut cucumber in half lengthwise, and then chop into cubes.
• Seed peppers, and then dice.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Stir in "Kraft" greek feta dressing.
• Chill for 1-2 hours.
• Optional: Garnish the salad with black olives and crumbled feta cheese to taste.

CONFETTI GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For Salad Dressing:.
• Good Seasons Garlic & Herb Dressing prepared to package directions except:.
• substitute 1/2 cup flax seed oil for regular oil if you have it.
• Add 1-2 teaspoons of finely ground black pepper.
• Add 1 large clove of garlic sliced very thinly and diced finely.
• Omit 3 Tablespoons of water.
• Use Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar. It makes all the difference!
• To begin:
• Cook pasta Al Dente, rinse and drain well!
• Lubricate pasta with dressing to taste.
• Dust with parmesean and Poppy Seeds; toss well.
• Add Peppers and onions and toss.
• Add Feta and toss!
• Taste and adjust seasonings:).
• Refrigerate overnight so flavors can mingle.
• Note: This is very good with whole wheat pasta, and any garden veggie you can imagine. Olives too.