50 cold pasta salad fresh Recipes

red-wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, rotini (corkscrew pasta), freshly cooked to tender, rinsed under cold water, and drained, marinated artichokes, drained and chopped, roasted red peppers, drained and cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips, mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, sliced sweet soppressata or salami, cut into 1-inch pieces, kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped (1/2 cup), loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

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)

mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, penne rigate, freshly cooked to tender, rinsed under cold water, and drained, grated fresh lemon zest, tuna packed in olive oil, drained, white beans, rinsed and drained, sliced fresh basil

mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, penne rigate, freshly cooked to tender, rinsed under cold water, and drained, grated fresh lemon zest, tuna in olive oil, drained, white beans, rinsed and drained, sliced fresh basil

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

roasted red pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, salt and pepper, to taste, shaped pasta, cooked, drained , and rinsed in cold water (i.e. penne or fusilli), black beans, rinsed and drained

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

cooked pasta, drained and rinsed in cold water (i like the multi-color variety for visual effect), chopped green onion, diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, drained, sweet corn (frozen or canned ), chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, picante sauce or 2/3 cup salsa, mayonnaise, sliced black olives (optional)

buitoni refrigerated three cheese tortellini prepared according to package directions, bottled caesar salad dressing divided, buitoni refrigerated freshly shredded parmesan cheese divided, head belgian endive separated into whole leaves, head radicchio , separated into whole leaves soaked in cold water for 1 hour, total) lightly packed arugula tough stems removed

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

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

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

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

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

kosher salt, elbow macaroni, cold milk, curry powder (preferably madras-style), peanut oil, mayonnaise, mango chutney, finely chopped, rice wine vinegar, freshly ground pepper, broccoli slaw mix, chopped scallions, roughly chopped fresh cilantro

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

dry instant wild rice, dry instant rice, chicken bouillon cube, dry orzo pasta, red pepper, chopped, yellow pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh cilantro, finely chopped, almonds (or more to taste), kosher salt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fresh preferred, garlic, minced, oregano, celery salt, black pepper, balsamic vinegar

thick swordfish steaks, cubed, essence, plain yogurt, pesto sauce, tomatoes, stems removed and rinsed under cold water, shaved artichoke and olive salad, recipe follows, herbed orzo , recipe follows, chiffonade fresh basil leaves, garnish, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme, artichokes , all outer leaves removed to expose only the heart and bottom, stems trimmed, fresh lemon juice, brine-cured black olives , such as kalamata, pitted and quartered, chopped fresh parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, orzo pasta, unsalted butter, dry vella cheese, coarsely grated, chopped green onions, chopped, seeded cucumber, toasted pine nuts, chopped fresh mint leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves, fresh lemon juice, salt