Confetti Pasta Salad Recipes

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 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.

CONFETTI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together first six ingredients for dressing and set aside.
• Cook pasta per package directions, drain and rinse with cold water.
• In large mixing bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, peppers, olives and dressing.
• Fold gently until mixed.
• Chill several hours.
• Stir gently before serving.
• Note: All vegetables should be diced small to give confetti effect.

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 TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Ina large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, vegetables and garlic. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine the salad dressing and hot pepper sauce; pour over salad and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate until 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 PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix macaroni, veggies, cheese crumbles & ham.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper & parmesan.
• Pour dressing over top. Mix well.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight.