Skinny Brides Guide To Pasta Salad Recipes

SKINNY PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta al denté. 2. Drain pasta and let cool. 3. In a large bowl, mix pasta, red pepper, red onion and black olives. 4. Add 1 cup of Italian dressing to pasta and toss to mix well. 5. Chill pasta before serving.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO TURKEY AND RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, brown rice and wild rice to boiling . Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40 to 50 minutes or until rices are tender. If necessary, drain.
• Heat oven to 350°F Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In very large bowl, mix pasta sauce, sour cream, broth, Parmesan cheese, thyme and pepper until well mixed. Stir in rice mixture, turkey and vegetables. Spoon into baking dish.
• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and oil; sprinkle over turkey mixture.
• Bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until edges are bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO LAYERED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place salad greens in large salad bowl. In order given, layer the next seven salad ingredients over greens.
• In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients except cheese until well blended.
• Spoon dressing over salad; sprinkle with cheese.
• Toss salad to coat.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat.
• Add garlic, chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently.
• Add broth and cream cheese; cook 1 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly.
• Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
• Drain the pasta and return to pot.
• Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 minute or until heated through.
• Sauce will thicken after standing.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO CHEESY POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F
• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, melted vegetable oil spread, salt and pepper until blended.
• Stir in potatoes, onion and cheese. Spread evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and paprika.
• Bake uncovered 55 to 60 minutes or until top is golden brown and mixture is bubbly.

SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package omitting salt and adding broccoli for last 2 minutes of cooking; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
• In large bowl, mix pasta, broccoli and the next five ingredients.
• For dressing, in a medium bowl, beat the remaining ingredients, except the almonds) with wire whisk until smooth. Add to pasta mixture; toss to mix well.
• Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Before serving, stir in almonds.