139 a pasta salad Recipes

coarse salt (i use sea salt), gemelli or other pasta (i used farfalle), extra virgin olive oil, red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice, zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice (i also added a summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice), green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces, corn kernels, cut from 1 ear , or defrosted (i used defrosted), freshly ground black pepper, baslamic vinegar, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, tomatoes , coarsely chopped - use whatever variety is fresh - i used grape, handful chopped fresh basil

fusilli, tuna in water, drained, scallions, chopped, red bell pepper, sliced, mango, peeled and cubed, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh basil leaf (about a handful is recommended), white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, crushed, dijon mustard, salt and black pepper

whole wheat rotini, choice chipotle ranch dip, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped bell pepper (red , orange, or yellow are better than green for colour and flavour, but green can be substituted. o), grated cheese (i used lowfat allegro mozzarella, but you can use any cheese you like, a jalapeno havarti or montere), chopped meat (if desired. ham , tuna, salmon, turkey, and chicken will work well, or other meat like sausage for a )

cheese tortellini, cooked and chilled, olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, chopped, broccoli florets, green bell pepper, chopped (used a red 1, for more color contrast), pitted and halved ripe olives, freshly shredded parmesan cheese, freshly shredded romano cheese

multigrain penne pasta, roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, italian salad dressing, ranch salad dressing, green onions, chopped, red onion, chopped, crumbled feta cheese

asparagus , stems peeled if tough, salt, penne pasta, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes, scallion , about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions), dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices), extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice and zest of, pine nuts, lightly toasted, fresh basil leaf, chopped (about a large handful)

corkscrew pasta (i like multi colored), frozen peas, thawed, carrots, blanched, peeled and diced, celery, finely sliced, cucumber, peeled and diced, red pepper, diced, red onion, diced, grape tomatoes, sliced in half, turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled, sliced black olives (heck... i use about a cup and i just halve them.), non-fat or low-fat mayonnaise, dry ranch salad dressing mix, prepared barbecue sauce (i use about 1/2 cup)

cooked pasta ; we used a mixture of cavatappi and radiatori and elbow pasta (because that was what was happened to be in the cupboard), tomatoes, stalk celery, green pepper, red onion, dressing, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, sugar, fresh diced basil, fresh diced mint

tomatoes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, yellow pepper, minced, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, spaghetti (scant), nicoise olives, pitted and chopped, capers (rinsed with warm water if salt-packed), basil leaves, chopped, marjoram leaves (or a pinch of dried) or 2 -3 oregano leaves (or a pinch of dried), fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped

cooked tri-colored rotelle pasta, imitation crabmeat, chunks (surimi), mayonnaise, poppy seed dressing (la martinique or a sweet or sour variety), salt & pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese or 0.5 (8 oz) bag mozzarella cheese or 0.5 (8 oz) bag provolone cheese, mix

garlic clove, minced, lemon juice from 1 large lemon, dijon mustard, tb. rice wine vinegar, salt and ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, salad, half a box) bite-sized pasta , such as penne or small, uncooked bay scallops and salad shrimp (see note), grape tomatoes, halved and lightly salted, roasted yellow peppers from a jar, cut into small dice, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh oregano

shaped pasta, tomatoes (seeded & sliced ), cheddar cheese (cubed ), scallion (sliced ), sliced pepperoni, vegetable oil, grated parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper

tri-color spiral pasta (i use barilla), kraft fat free zesty italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes (or 1 package cherry ), red onion, freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste), this recipe has served 4 as a main lunch dish and 8-10 as a side).

rotini pasta, tri-color spiral pasta, italian salad dressing, cannellini beans, roma tomatoes, seeded, large diced, red onion , cut into strips, yellow bell pepper , cut into 1 inch pieces, sliced mushrooms, artichokes , quartered in brine, black olives, radishes , halved then sliced, parmesan cheese, shredded, garlic cloves, pressed, flat leaf parsley, salt and pepper, red wine vinegar (optional)

rigatoni pasta or 1/4 lb other pastas (i use vegetable pasta, 1/2 a box), broccoli florets, blanched, chopped green onion, roma tomatoes, cut in wedges, lowfat mozzarella cheese, cubed, minced fresh parsley (optional), lemon juice, water, garlic, minced, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper, black olives , as much as you like

tri-colored pasta, italian salad dressing (no specific brand-any works), cucumber, chopped into small chunks, mushrooms (sliced-preferably fresh not out of a can), tomatoes, black olives (the olives can be sliced or whole whichever you prefer- i buy the 8 ounce jar and just use half and ), green olives, monterey jack pepper cheese (cubed )

rotini pasta (i use the catelli smart 1 as it s a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think), red onion, bell peppers, red, fresh spinach leaves (i like pre-washed baby spinach), low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese), light mayonnaise, lemon juice, poppy seeds, splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)

balsamic salad dressing (i make my own, but there are many quality store bought dressings that are available), fresh mozzarella cheese, diced (now if you want to use those pre-marinated mozarella balls, you can, they just cost more), red pepper flakes, v 8 juice (a spicy tomato juice will also work), tomato paste (more or less according to how thick you like your dressing), olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon, juiced, fresh basil, pre-made pizza crust (boboli is 1 brand, but any store bought packaged crust will work), parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, ground pepper, romaine lettuce , rough chopped, pepperoni, diced (i get mine a bit thicker cut from the deli, also it is cheaper and you will have no waste), italian ham, diced (once again, just from the deli, cheaper and buy only what you need), roasted red peppers, onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, black olives, cut in half