Tangy Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

TANGY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the lemon juice to the water. Drain and cool. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, radishes and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

EASY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
• Add the cucumbers, broccoli, tomatoes, red peppers, Parmesan, pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to a large bowl. Pour the Italian dressing over the top and toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until the pasta is cold, about 2 hours and up to overnight.

TANGY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Drain bacon, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.
• Mix reserved drippings, the dressing, sugar and garlic salt in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon just before serving.

VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Bake chicken breast halves in a preheated oven until the juices run clear. About 30 minutes if thawed, 45 minutes if frozen.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• 4 minutes before the pasta is ready, add frozen vegetables. When pasta is cooked, remove pasta and vegetables from heat, drain. Cut chicken into small cubes and add to the pasta-vegetable mix. Season with olive oil, pepper, salt.

VEGETABLE NOODLE SALAD WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, and season generously with salt.
• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
• Once the water boils, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain. Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add half the dressing and 1/4 cup pasta water, season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep-sided saucepan, heat safflower oil over medium. Add onion and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Add snap peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup pasta water and the remaining dressing. Stir to deglaze the pan and lift the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet, then add vegetable mixture (with sauce) and scallions to pasta and toss until well combined (add more pasta water if thinner sauce is desired). Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, if using.

DILLY VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, green pepper, cheese, onions and olives. , In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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.