101 cold pasta salads Recipes

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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.)

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

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!)

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

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

your favorite pasta boiled and cold rinsed, kraft italian dressing, yellow or orange pepper diced, tomato diced, cucumber diced, sliced black olives

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

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)

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