38 cold pasta italian Recipes

pasta shells, cooked, drained , and rinsed in cold water, italian dressing (we prefer kraft zesty italian), green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, pitted black olives, chopped (you can use the pre sliced if you prefer ), tomatoes, halved (use cherry or grape tomatoes), provolone cheese , extra sharp, purchased in a block and cut into 1/2 inch squares, hard salami , purchased in a block and cut into 1/2 inch squares

rotini pasta, red onion, green peppers, carrot, diced tomatoes, drained, italian dressing

uncooked rotini pasta, cucumbers, chopped, onion, finely chopped, tomatoes, quartered, pitted black olives, sliced, italian-style salad dressing

italian salad dressing, sliced pepperoni, fresh tomatoes (diced ), sliced green olives, mozzarella cheese, cucumber (peeled and diced ), red onion, cooked pasta (can be spaghetti or corkscrew style)

pasta, boiled with salt,drained and rinsed in cold water (your choice...we usually use rotelle or rotini), italian dressing (we use fat-free viva italian, or fat-free walden farms italian), stuffed green olive, sliced or chopped, carrot, shredded or diced, cucumber, quartered and sliced (optional), grape tomatoes or 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional), imitation bacon bits (bacos), shredded mozzarella cheese (optional), salt , to taste, course ground pepper , to taste

pasta, boiled , rinsed in cold water (i use fusilli), shrimp, cooked, thawed, ranch salad dressing, italian dressing, sweet green pepper, raw, chopped, white onion, raw, chopped, tomato, raw, diced, cucumber, raw, diced, parmesan cheese, fresh shredded, dill pickles, chopped

gemelli pasta, cooked ,rinsed in cold water and drained, green pepper, thinly sliced, sweet red pepper, thinly sliced, matchstick carrot, newman own olive oil and vinaigrette dressing, louis rich italian style cooked chicken breast, diced, grated parmesan cheese

cold-pressed virgin olive oil, red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped, fresh chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes - more or less, to taste), garlic, finely chopped, flat anchovy fillets, drained and pounded in mortar and pestle (canned in oil), fresh ripe roma tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and roughly chopped (italian plum), sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and chopped, sliced seeded black olives (kalamata olives are ideal), capers, chopped parsley, fresh ground black pepper, freshly cooked spaghetti (i like spaghettini), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

ziti pasta, all-purpose flour, shortening, eggs, cold water, salami, provolone cheese, sliced pepperoni sausage, eggs

angel hair pasta, green pepper, diced, sweet onion, diced, cucumbers, peeled and diced, roma tomatoes, diced, good seasons italian dressing (prepare like it says on the envelope), kroger brand salad seasoning (or any other brand )

rotini pasta , cooked al dente, drained, and rinsed under cold water (can substitute shell or even elbow pasta), genoa salami, chopped, pepperoni, chopped, asiago cheese, small diced (can substitute mozzarella), black olives, drained and chopped, pitted green olives, drained and chopped, pepperoncini pepper, drained well (optional), red bell pepper, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, roma tomatoes, chopped, dried italian salad dressing mix, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried parsley, grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, iceberg lettuce , optional serving suggestion

cooked tri-colored pasta, rinsed with cold water, rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded or 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced, caesar salad dressing, creamy style, chicken broth, green onion, finely sliced, red bell pepper, diced, italian cheese blend, shredded, parmesan cheese, shredded, crouton (i use my parmesan garlic s!)

pasta (any type ), cucumber, tomato (or cherry es), bell pepper, flat leaf parsley (use the stems too), onion (optional), italian dressing (i use zesty just ensure it s coated on everything some use olive oil)

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

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)

ripe tomatoes, quartered and cored and chopped, olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled, minced, washed dried and stemmed basil leaves, chopped, italian parsley, washed and chopped, fresh olives, pitted and chopped (green or black ), capers, balsamic vinegar, grated orange zest or 1 tsp lemon zest, salt & freshly ground black pepper, parmesan cheese , for sprinkling on top of finished pasta

all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, freshly grated lemons , zest of or 1 orange, cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, egg, beaten lightly, vanilla

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