9 colourful pasta salad Recipes

pasta (such as spiral shaped ones, rigatoni or other short varieties), peas (either frozen and prepared or canned), carrots, chopped, apple, diced, tomatoes, diced, gherkins, diced, yoghurt (creamy works really well, but low-fat is ok, too), dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil, dried oregano, fresh dill weed, lemon juice, prepared mustard, freshly ground salt and black pepper

tri-colour pasta , cooked until tender yet firm, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic clove, minced, fresh ground pepper, tuna, drained and flaked, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, black olives (optional), tomatoes (halved or quartered ) (optional), feta cheese (optional), parsley (optional)

whole wheat rotini, choice chipotle ranch dip, mayonnaise, chopped green onion, chopped bell pepper (red , orange, or yellow are better than green for colour and flavour, but green can be substituted. o), grated cheese (i used lowfat allegro mozzarella, but you can use any cheese you like, a jalapeno havarti or montere), chopped meat (if desired. ham , tuna, salmon, turkey, and chicken will work well, or other meat like sausage for a )

salt, butter, shell pasta , tri-colour, fresh onion, chopped, salmon in mayonnaise (ayam brand), celery, sliced, caesar salad dressing, mayonnaise

colourful pasta, cooked (omit any salt and oil), olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, minced, salt, sugar, pepper to taste, chopped fresh basil, crushed pepper flakes, cubed fresh mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, green onions to garnish

tri-colour pasta spirals, red onion julienned, carrots grated, black olives, oil, white vinegar, water, salt, pepper, italian herb mix, good seasons italian dressing mix (or fav), other veg or beans when handy

whole wheat rotini, cooked drained and cooled (or tri-coloured pasta), mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrot, peppers, green onion, etc. use your imagination), ranch dressing (to taste), miracle whip (to taste) or 1/2 cup mayonnaise (to taste), sour cream , i use fat free, salad dressing mix , dill flavour, cheddar cheese, cubed, chopped ham (or cooked turkey or chicken)