115 basil mozzarella pasta salad Recipes

penne pasta, dried oregano, italian breaded chicken cutlets (fully cooked), bottled olive oil -and-vinegar dressing (good quality, like newman s own), pizza sauce, salt, grape tomatoes, halved (7 oz.), bocconcini, halved (mini mozzarella balls), fresh basil leaf, sliced, pitted kalamata olive, halved, shredded parmesan cheese (more , if you wish)

tomato, cubed, onion, thinly sliced, bell pepper, thinly sliced, balsamic vinaigrette, frozen cheese tortellini, broccoli florets, fresh basil, chopped, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, cubed

white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh oregano, sweet red peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch-wide strips, sweet green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch-wide strips, zucchini , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, summer squash , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, tomatoes, cored and halved crosswise, dried linguine , cooked following package directions, fresh basil, rinsed, dried and cut into thin strips, fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

fusilli, uncooked, red onions, finely chopped, tomato, seeded and chopped, celery, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, kalamata olives, finely chopped, capers, dijon mustard, sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, mozzarella cheese, cubed

bow-tie pasta boiled al dente (or mini cavatelli, or fusilli- something that s small and has grooves), onion- diced in a similar size to the pasta, green bell pepper- diced same size as the onions, roma tomato- diced same size as onions/peppers, garlic- crushed and minced, olive oil, coarse black pepper, salt, red crushed pepper (or put to taste), fresh mozzarella pearls (or just cubed into small pieces), parmagiana cheese- for garnish, pam olive oil flavored cooking spray (or regular pam), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette (recipe below ), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette, sun-dried tomatoes- from a jar packed in oil, capers, garlic- crushed, dried basil leaves (or 1/2 cup fresh basil would be amazing!), red win vinegar, olive oil, salt, coarse black pepper, red crushed pepper - to taste

penne pasta, smoked mozzarella cheese (specialty cheese) or 8 oz smoked gouda cheese (specialty cheese) or 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese (specialty cheese), celery ribs, tomatoes, frozen green pea, fresh basil leaf, extra virgin olive oil, light mayonnaise, lemon , juice of, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

bow tie pasta, cooked, fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed (this is the very soft mozarella cheese, not your standard kraft-type cheese), parmesan cheese, shredded, fresh basil , torn into small pieces, tomatoes, diced, lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper

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)

penne pasta, uncooked, tomatoes, diced, garlic, minced, chopped black olives, chopped basil, salt, pepper, mozzarella cheese, cubed, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, minced fresh mint, fresh basil sprig

prosciutto, chopped, basil pesto, plain nonfat greek yogurt, white vinegar, dried dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper (for dressing), cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled, mozzarella cheese , cut into bite sized chunks (about 1 1/2 cup.), green onion, sliced, cucumber, seeded and cubed, sun-dried tomato, chopped, pimiento, chopped, salt and pepper, to taste (for finished salad, if needed)

penne , pasts cooked, drained and cooled, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, mozzarella cheese, cubed, zesty italian dressing, basil, chopped, ground black pepper

rigatoni, uncooked, fresh broccoli , flowerets, mozzarella cheese, cubed, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, mustard vinaigrette, lettuce leaves, cherry tomato halves for garnish

tomatoes, seeded and chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh white button mushrooms, sliced, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, pepperoni, casing removed and cut into a small dice, ball fresh mozzarella or fresh smoked mozzarella, diced, leaves fresh basil , torn or thinly sliced, wagon wheel pasta, cooked to al dente and cooled under cold water, then drained, garlic salt, dried oregano leaves or italian dried seasoning, tomato paste, red wine vinegar , eyeball it, extra-virgin olive oil , eyeball it, freshly ground black pepper

uncooked low carb penne pasta (dreamfield s recommended), fresh asparagus tips, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh basil leaf, chopped, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, shredded mozzarella cheese or 1 cup shredded provolone cheese

pasta, roasted red pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into thin strips, sliced basil, mesclun

farfalle pasta , cooked according to directions and rinsed with cold water (bow-tie), tomatoes, cut in half or quarters, cubed mozzarella cheese, sliced salami, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into small pieces (katherine reserved 1 tbsp marinade), chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil, olive oil (minus 1 tbsp), red wine vinegar, salt, pepper

rotini pasta, mozzarella cheese cubed, tomatoes halved, whole basil leaves chopped, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar

ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced, chopped fresh basil, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, olive oil, red pepper flakes (optional), pasta (fusilli, penne or rigatoni), mozzarella cheese, grated, freshly grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts