102 cooking light pasta salad Recipes

shaped pasta, cooked and cooled, red capsicum, seeded and chopped (bell pepper), purple onion, chopped, pine nuts, toasted, sun-dried tomato, chopped, fresh basil or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, ear of corn , corn removed from cob (can use 1/4 cup tinned corn instead), lemon juice, light olive oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper, to taste

cooked al dente and cooled thin pasta (that s 1 lb. after cooking), scallions, chopped ,save some for garnish, red bell pepper , julienned,save some for garnish, roasted peanuts, chopped ,save all for garnish, black sesame seeds or 1 tbsp sesame seeds, with additional for garnish (optional), grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced, serrano chili, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, unsalted creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, light brown sugar, canola oil, sesame oil, salt

sesame seeds, bow tie pasta, vegetable oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, white sugar, ground ginger, ground black pepper, shredded, cooked chicken breast meat, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onion

sesame seeds, bow tie pasta, vegetable oil (i use 1/4 cup but the recipe called for 1/2 cup), light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ground ginger, ground black pepper, shredded cooked chicken breasts, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onion

broiled 3 oz breast of chicken shredded or 3 oz of deveined cooked shrimp, chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, sliced (both white and green parts), chopped cilantro, snow peas, asian dressing, chinese noodles or soba noodles or angel hair pasta, dark sesame oil, soy sauce (light ), balsamic or rice wine vinegar, sugar, peanut butter, grated ginger, zest of 1/2 lemon, garlic powder

egg, lightly beaten, crushed seasoned salad croutons, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, pepper, ground turkey, johnsonville mild ground italian sausage, cornstarch, sugar, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, carrots, diced, tomato paste, onion soup mix, garlic cloves, minced, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, hot cooked pasta

egg, lightly beaten, prepared italian salad dressing, cubed bread, fresh parsley, minced, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, pepper, salt, ground pork, ground sirloin, fresh mozzarella cheese, vegetable oil, marinara sauce, hot cooked pasta

cooked medium shell pasta ; cooked al dente , drained and rinsed under cold water, frozen peas; cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water, egg, hard boiled and chopped, green onions, sliced; white and light green parts only, celery, chopped, mayonnaise, increase to 3/4 cup if adding a meat option, sour cream, increase to 3/4 cup if adding a meat option, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, dried dill weed, use up to 1 tsp if desired, dry roasted sunflower seed kernels , salted variety, make it a meal by adding 1 of the following options when adding the pasta to the mixing bowl, cooked chicken, chopped, cooked ham, cut into small cubes, albacore tuna that s packed in water, drained and flaked, imitation crab meat, the ready -to-eat variety

uncooked spiral pasta, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, frozen peas, thawed, cubed reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, chopped dill pickles, hard-cooked eggs, chopped, light water-packed tuna, drained, reduced-fat italian salad dressing, pickle juice

head lettuce, tomatoes (or grape), sliced deli meat, angel hair pasta, cooked drained , and slightly oily (so as not to clump together), crouton, any flavor, yellow mustard, light mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, water, crushed garlic cloves

rotini pasta (cooked aldente), chicken breasts (cooked and diced ), celery ribs (chopped ), green onions (with stems chopped ), mandarin oranges (drained ), seedless grapes (any color ), sour cream, mayonnaise (best foods or hellman s is best), rice wine vinegar (not light ), sugar, garlic salt

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

cleaned cooked shrimp, chopped, shell pasta, cooked and cooled, mayonnaise or 1/4 cup light, lemon juice, sugar (or sweeten, to taste), horseradish, add parsley, salt and pepper

low-fat sour cream, light mayonnaise, chopped fresh parsley, sweet pickle relish, spicy brown mustard, white pepper, cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 oz uncooked pasta), sliced green onions, frozen green peas, thawed, diced reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, diced carrot, diced green bell pepper, sliced celery, diced lean ham (about 2 oz)

orzo pasta or 16 oz rosamarina pasta, frozen asparagus, thawed and drained (or use an equal amount of fresh, sliced and steamed until crisp but tender), cooked cleaned shrimp (cut in thirds, if large), chopped carrot, chopped celery, chopped red onion, chopped fresh tarragon, chopped sweet pickles or 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, miracle whip light (don tsp substitute), freshly grated romano cheese, lemon , juice of

frozen vegetables, cooked pasta , i use shells but you can use any smaller pasta, italian dressing, light mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese (or other hard cheese )

mayonnaise (light or lowfat ), lemon juice, salt (optional), tabasco sauce, macaroni, cooked & drained (ronzoni whole wheat pasta), celery, chopped, albacore tuna in water or 2 (6 oz) cans white chicken meat, drained, yellow onion, minced, green bell pepper, chopped

julienne-shredded fresh spinach, grilled chicken, sliced and chilled, ripe roma tomato, diced, pine nuts, lightly toasted, sun-dried tomato , julienne cut, capers, sliced black olives, julienne-cut radicchio, orzo pasta, cooked and chilled, garlic lemon vinaigrette, shaved grana padana parmesan cheese, fresh cracked pepper, for garnish