36 cold pasta salad olives tomato Recipes

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

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

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

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

multi colored corkscrew pasta, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, kosher dill pickles, approx 1 cup cubed smoked gouda cheese (if you don tsp like gouda, add whatever you do like-- fresh mozzerella balls go nicely), italian salad dressing (add more for a stronger flavor-- also, any dressing of an oil and vinegar consistency will work), salt and pepper, add pepperoni , olives or broccoli florets for more flavor

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

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)

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

penne pasta (try penne with sundried tomato), olive oil, lemon juice, accent seasoning (optional), seasoned salt, pimientos, chopped, black olives, green pepper, chopped, celery, chopped, green onion, chopped, mayonnaise, chicken breasts, cooked and chopped, salt and pepper

pasta (large, penne or shell), chicken breasts thin and pounded, very large eggplant or two smaller ones thinly sliced with skin, rucola/rocket/argula salad, tomatoes halved, fresh herbs finely chopped, lemon juiced, black olives optional, salt, extra-virgin olive oil

betty crocker suddenly mixed salad greens (caesar pasta salad mix), cold water, vegetable oil, romaine lettuce , torn, tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups), cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 cup), red onion, thinly sliced with slices cut in half, feta cheese, crumbled (4 oz), ripe olives, drained and sliced

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)

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

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

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

orzo pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, grape tomatoes, fresh basil leaf, feta cheese, frozen peas, thawed, pine nuts, lemon zest, pepper, garlic powder, salt

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