101 cold pasta salads Recipes

  • Italiano Pasta Salad
    rotini pasta , cooked al dente, drained, and rinsed under... and
    17 More
    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
    25 min, 18 ingredients
  • Tuna Pasta Salad
    dry rotini pasta - boiled and drained (rinse with cold wa... and
    8 More
    dry rotini pasta - boiled and drained (rinse with cold water), frozen green peas, chopped red onion, chopped celery, albacore tuna in water - drained, dressing, miracle whip salad dressing, tab. yellow mustard, salt and pepper to taste
    30 min, 9 ingredients
  • Caesar Pasta Salad
    fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, anchovy paste and
    6 More
    fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, anchovy paste, garlic clove, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, farfalle (bow-tie pasta), freshly cooked to tender, rinsed under cold water, and drained, romaine heart, chopped (6 cups), grated parmigiano-reggiano (1 1/4 cups), croutons (optional)
    9 ingredients
  • Antipasto Pasta Salad
    red-wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil and
    7 More
    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
    9 ingredients
  • Tuna Pasta Salad
    mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice and
    5 More
    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
    10 min, 7 ingredients
  • Greek Pasta Salad
    tomatoes, seeded and diced, feta, cubed, capers and
    12 More
    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
    15 min, 15 ingredients
  • Herbed Pasta Salad
    loosely packed fresh mint, rinsed and dried and
    8 More
    loosely packed fresh mint, rinsed and dried, loosely packed fresh dill, rinsed and dried, loosely packed parsley, rinsed and dried, coarsely chopped scallion, mayonnaise, buttermilk, penne , cooked until al dente,rinsed in cold water, seedless cucumber , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices, corn or 1/2 lb fresh cooked kernel
    15 min, 9 ingredients
  • Oriental Pasta Salad
    vegetable oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, black pepper and
    5 More
    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)
    15 min, 9 ingredients
  • Antipasto Pasta Salad
    fusilli , cooked until al dente,drained,rinsed under cold... and
    15 More
    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
    25 min, 16 ingredients
  • Summer Tuna & Pasta Salad
    green bell pepper, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped and
    12 More
    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.)
    1 hour , 14 ingredients
  • My Shrimp Pasta Salad
    frozen cooked shrimp , defrosted and
    14 More
    frozen cooked shrimp , defrosted, shell pasta, cooked and rinsed in cold water, frozen tiny peas, canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained and cut up, green onions, sliced and include some green, pickled beets , rinsed in cold water and sliced in strips, celery ribs, thin slice, carrot, grated, eggs, hard boiled and cut in wedges for garnish, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, horseradish, capers, cracked pepper
    2 hour 15 min, 15 ingredients
  • Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
    cooked tri-colored pasta, rinsed with cold water and
    8 More
    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!)
    10 min, 9 ingredients
  • Fantabulous Semi Homemade Mediterranean Pasta Sala...
    betty crocker suddenly salad basil pesto pasta salad mix and
    8 More
    betty crocker suddenly salad basil pesto pasta salad mix, cold water, olive oil, grilled chicken , cut into cubes, grape tomatoes, halved, cucumber , peeled and coarsely chopped, crumbled feta cheese, sliced ripe olives , drained. (i used black olives), sliced mushrooms, drained and chopped
    15 min, 9 ingredients
  • Cherry Chicken Pasta Salad
    rotini pasta, diced cooked chicken, or more to taste and
    10 More
    rotini pasta, diced cooked chicken, or more to taste, dried cherries, diced celery, toasted almonds, mayonnaise, sugar, cold water, champagne vinegar, poppy seeds, kosher salt, ground black pepper
    25 min, 12 ingredients
  • Tim's Favorite Pasta Salad
    your favorite pasta boiled and cold rinsed and
    5 More
    your favorite pasta boiled and cold rinsed, kraft italian dressing, yellow or orange pepper diced, tomato diced, cucumber diced, sliced black olives
    25 min, 6 ingredients
  • Supreme Pasta Salad Supreme Pasta Salad
    penne or corkscrew pasta cooked and rinsed with cold water and
    12 More
    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
    13 ingredients
  • Kittencal's Caesar-Chicken Pasta Salad Kittencal's Caesar-Chicken Pasta Salad
    cooked chicken, finely diced (use white, dark or mixed ) and
    9 More
    cooked chicken, finely diced (use white, dark or mixed ), cooked rotini (rinsed under cold water and drained well, can use small penne pasta or similar), romaine lettuce hearts , torn (use the inside heart of the lettuce), ripe cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced (optional), fresh ground black pepper, salt (to taste) (optional), caesar salad dressing (see kittencal s famous caesar salad), crumbled feta cheese (or to taste, or use 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese), crouton (to taste) (optional)
    10 min, 10 ingredients
  • Supreme Pizza Pasta Salad Supreme Pizza Pasta Salad
    tomatoes, seeded & chopped, red onion, chopped and
    12 More
    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
    25 min, 14 ingredients




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