Light And Zesty Pasta Salad Recipes

LIGHT AND EASY BOW TIE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, prepare pasta until al dente.
• In a small mixing bowl or jar whisk or shake lemon juice, olive oil, mustard and minced garlic until well combined.
• Drain bow tie pasta and rinse with cold water to shock the noodles.
• In a large serving bowl, toss drained pasta with dressing, feta, cherry tomatoes and basil.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until serving (recommend 2+ hours to allow the pasta salad dressing to marinate the bowtie pasta).

BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• Quickly rinse the cooked pasta in cold water to stop it from continuing to cook; drain.
• Mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sliced green onions, celery, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl.
• Gently stir the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, sugar, basil, and salt in a bowl until evenly mixed.
• Pour the salad dressing mixture over the pasta mixture; gently toss to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight before serving.

ZESTY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressings in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 30 min.

LIGHT AND ZESTY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the dressings in a small bowl and mix well. Steam the broccoli just until crisp-tender. Drain and let cool. In a large bowl, mix the broccoli florets with the pasta, green pepper, tomato, scallions, and dressing. Mix well. Chill 2 hours. Less that 1 gram of fat per serving. Recipe By : More So Fat, Low Fat, No Fat

ZESTY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil and prepare pasta nuggets as directions indicate on the side of the box.
• Drain pasta and set aside in a large bowl.
• Chop into small chunks cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and pepperoni.
• Add these ingredients to pasta.
• For the finishing touch add dressing and seasoning to the pasta mix and stir.
• If you prefer more dressing and seasoning use the full amount listed in the ingredients.

LIGHT AND ZESTY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta until tender, drain and rinse in hot and then cold water.
• Meanwhile, mix the orange juice, mustard, lime juice, olive oil, sugar and Worcestershire.
• Toss pasta, dressing and vegetables together.
• Top with feta.
• Serve at close to room temperature.
• (Can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated until 1 hours before serving).
• P.S. We actually prefer it cold.