Three Pepper Pasta Salad Recipes

TRI-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayo and dressing until blended.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
• Add mayo mixture; mix lightly.

THREE-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a blender, add the oil, vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; place in a large bowl. Add the peppers, tomato, olives and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Stir mozzarella cheese. Serve at room temperature.

THREE PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

QUICK THREE-PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the peppers and onion. Add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

THREE-PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook bell peppers in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
• Stir pasta sauce into peppers. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Serve over pasta.

THREE-BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add green beans and cook 3 minutes more. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a medium bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, honey, and oil. Add pasta mixture, pinto beans, chickpeas, scallions, and celery; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

THREE PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
• In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; mix or shake well.
• Pour over salad.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with a slotted spoon.

THREE PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

THREE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite.
• Drain.
• Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine.
• Pour vinegar into small bowl.
• Gradually whisk in oil.
• Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.