24 cold pasta salad bell peppers 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

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

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

green bell pepper, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped, chopped celery, chopped red onions or 1/2 cup vidalia onion, shredded cheddar cheese, hard-cooked eggs , coarsly chopped, frozen baby peas, slightly thawed, water chestnut, chopped (optional), bacon , fried crisp and crumbled (optional), light chunk tuna in water, well drained and flaked into bite sized pieces (can use cooked chicken or ham also), tri-color spiral pasta, cooked 10 to 12 minutes, drain off and rinse in cold water, drain off again & add to bowl, salad dressing (not mayonnaise), caesar salad dressing , and dip (comes in a jar, and is quite thick), milk (try 3 tbsp. first, if still too thick, add 1 additional tbsp.)

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)

tomatoes, seeded and diced, feta, cubed, capers, green onions, minced, olive oil, salt and pepper, oregano, chopped arugula or 1 cup watercress, fresh lemon juice, fusilli , cooked until al dente, drained and rinsed under cold water, red onion, minced, green bell peppers , cut into strips, red bell peppers , cut into strips, kalamata olives, lemon wedge

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)

olive oil, cider vinegar, water, minced garlic (i usually use 4 cloves), sugar, salt, ground pepper, grated parmesan cheese, tri-color spiral pasta (cooked and rinsed in cold water), genoa salami, cut into wedges, provolone cheese, cut into wedges, monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed, english cucumber, cubed (or 2 cucumbers seeded and cubed), bell pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, celery, chopped, carrots, shredded, black olives, drained , sliced in half lengthwise

orzo pasta, cooked and rinsed with cold water, cucumber, peeled and diced small, zucchini, diced small, radishes, diced small, red onion, diced small, ear of corn , sliced off the cob (use canned if fresh not available), roma tomato, diced small, red bell pepper, diced small, tomato, quartered (depending on size), mozzarella cheese , balls (perlini), fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh chives, chopped, white balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper

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)

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

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)

uncooked spiral shaped pasta, orange bell pepper, diced, garlic cloves, minced, spicy brown mustard, salt, tomatoes, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped, yellow onion, sliced into thin rings, pine nuts, white balsamic vinegar, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried dill weed, fresh ground black pepper, bread, toasted, cheddar cheese, paprika

i package tortellini, grape tomatoes (halved ), green bell pepper (chopped ), pesto sauce, parmesan cheese (shaved or shredded)

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

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

mayonnaise (light or lowfat ), lemon juice, salt (optional), tabasco sauce, macaroni, cooked & drained (ronzoni whole wheat pasta), celery, chopped, albacore tuna in water or 2 (6 oz) cans white chicken meat, drained, yellow onion, minced, green bell pepper, chopped