33 cold garlic pasta salad Recipes

linguine, cooked shrimp, tails and shells removed, bean sprouts, red pepper, thinly sliced, english cucumber, thinly sliced, green onions, sliced, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh coriander (optional), fish sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic cloves, minced, lime juice, asian chili paste

pasta shells (i always make the full lb and reserve 1/2 for a cold pasta salad for lunch the next day), fresh tomatoes - chopped, lemon - squeezed, red onion - finely sliced, shallot - minced, fresh garlic - pressed, leaves of basil - julienned, reserve pasta water -1/4 cup or so, olive oil, butter, salt and pepper to taste, fresh shaves of parmigiano-reggiano, variations - can roast tomatoes and garlic, saute onions , shallot and garlic

dry fettuccine pasta, natural peanut butter, vegetable broth, soy sauce, garlic, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, red bell pepper, chopped, green onions, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro

romaine lettuce, red onion, sliced into half rings, cold baked potatoes or 400 g cold cooked pasta, raw button mushrooms, sliced, ripe tomatoes, , cut into wedges, avocado, canned tuna , broken into bite sized pieces, balsamic vinegar, lemon , juice of, olive oil, crushed garlic, parsley, basil, rosemary (dried is ok), salt, cracked pepper

wacky macroni (tri-color pasta mix), grape tomatoes, fresh mozzerella, cubed, smoked mozzerella or provolone cheese cubed, red pepper chopped, green pepper chopped, red onion chopped, zucchini cubed, sliced black olives, sliced green olives, hard salami, cubed (i used half of a stick), hormel mini peppperoni slices (or used stick and cube), dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves minced well, salt, pepper, dried basil, shredded parmesan/romano cheese mix, oregano

pasta shells , cooked al dente, tomato, chopped, boiled shrimp, cold (can substitute cooked ham), white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced shallot, minced garlic, minced celery, minced carrot, minced green and red bell pepper, blend olive oil and vegetable oil (depending on taste and strength of olive oil), minced parsley, basil, thyme, salt and pepper

shell pasta (uncooked ), asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, discard tough ends, red bell pepper, chopped, fresh mushrooms, sliced, parsley, chopped, almonds, fresh garlic cloves, minced, anchovy fillets, rinsed with cold water, dijon mustard, salt and pepper, worcestershire sauce, egg yolk (uncooked ), lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese (freshly grated if possible)

vegetable oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, crushed, cold cooked spaghetti or 2 cups linguine ( 8 oz), sliced and drained canned water chestnut, angle-sliced scallion ( 2 scallions), red bell peppers or green bell pepper, chopped fine (to taste)

fusilli , cooked until al dente,drained,rinsed under cold water, garlic, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, water, olive oil, sun-dried tomato , soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained well (not packed in oil), smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, sliced hard salami, cut into julienne strips (preferably air-dried ), red onion, minced, bottled pepperoncini peppers (pickled tuscan peppers), dried hot pepper flakes, loosely-packed basil, minced, loosely-packed parsley, minced

coloured rotini pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water), chopped cooked ham, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped, plum tomato, chopped, red onion, chopped, frozen peas, thawed, crumbled blue cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese) or 1/2 cup feta cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), salt (to taste if needed), mayonnaise, prepared hidden valley original ranch dressing (can use more , or use favorite brand ranch dressing), red wine vinegar, seasoning salt (or use 1/2 tsp white salt), minced fresh garlic (or use 1 tsp garlic powder, or to taste)

shell pasta, cooked,rinsed with cold water and set aside, fennel bulbs, cut in half lengthwise, sweet onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick, olive oil, plum tomato, diced, kalamata olive, pitted and sliced, fresh basil or 1/2 cup fresh dill or 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, garlic, unpeeled (for roasting with fennel and onion), balsamic vinegar, olive oil or 1/3 cup vegetable oil, barbecue sauce, lime juice, romano cheese, grated, crushed red chili pepper

cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced, olive oil, minced shallots, minced garlic, dry white wine, sour cream, heavy cream, champagne vinegar, grated lemon zest, chopped fresh dill leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, orchiette , bowtie or radiatore pasta, chopped chives, chopped smoked salmon, salmon roe, dill sprigs, garnish

multi-colored spiral shaped pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water, drained, black olives, sliced, bacon, thick-sliced, cooked and crumbled, roma tomatoes, diced, broccoli, diced, parmesan cheese, grated, italian dressing , bernstein s cheese and garlic

tomatoes, seeded & chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh white button mushrooms, sliced, green bell pepper, seeded & chopped, pepperoni, casing removed & cut into small dice, fresh mozzarella cheese or 1 lb fresh smoked mozzarella cheese, diced, leaves fresh basil, cooked , cool under cold water, then drain, pasta, cook and cool , i use bowties, garlic salt, dried oregano leaves or 1 tsp dried italian seasoning, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper

penne or corkscrew pasta cooked and rinsed with cold water, red bell pepper chopped, green bell pepper chopped, carrots sliced, artichoke hearts in water drained and quartered, red onion diced, dressing, chopped tomatoes, dried basil, garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper

bow tie pasta , cooked according to package directions, olives, drained and sliced, marinated artichoke hearts, diced, julienne cut sun-dried tomato, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled, italian dressing (cheese and garlic)

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

fennel bulbs, finely sliced, roma tomatoes , cut into six wedges lengthways, olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, black olives, cut into quarters, penne , cooked as pack instructions and refreshed in cold water, balsamic vinegar, garlic-flavored olive oil, fresh dill, finely chopped