19 creamy basil pasta salad Recipes

vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, pasta shells, chopped fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried basil, chopped green onion (3 medium.), zucchini, sliced (2 cup.), chunk tuna in water, drained, sliced ripe olives, drained

uncooked rotini pasta (spiral shaped pasta, 1 1/4 cups), light sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, skim milk, garlic, minced, fresh broccoli florets, italian plum tomato (3 to 4 medium), carrot, finely shredded (1/2 cup), chopped fresh basil

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

bow-tie pasta (farfalle), broccoli florets, basket cherry or grape tomatoes, green onions, sliced, chopped celery, red bell pepper, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, creamy salad dressing (such as miracle whip), grated parmesan cheese, white sugar, dried basil, salt

rotelle pasta or 1/4 lb other spiral-shaped pasta, cooked and drained, cooked chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2 cups), tomatoes, quartered, scallions, sliced thin, chopped fresh basil leaf, unsalted butter, minced garlic, minced ginger, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, curry powder, dried red pepper flakes , to taste, mango chutney (or to taste)

linguine, creamy butter, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, raw shrimp, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, heavy whipping cream or 1 cup half-and-half, flour, tomatoes, cut in half, parmesan cheese

orzo pasta, pitted & chopped kalamata olive, chopped red onion, chopped roasted red sweet pepper, creamy plain goat cheese, own balsamic vinaigrette, loose chives, fresh oregano leaves, fresh marjoram, fresh lemon basil leaves, fresh purple basil leaves, olive oil, salt, pepper

short pasta (e.g. penne), fresh basil, fresh parsley, freshly grated parmesan cheese, cottage cheese, lemon juice, dijon mustard, pepper, chicken or 1/3 cup vegetable stock, red pepper, chopped, green onions, chopped

pasta, shapes, red pepper, chopped, tomatoes, halved, cooked chicken breast, basil pesto, half-and-half

uncooked medium pasta shells (or use small cheese tortellini pasta), green onions, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, stalk celery, finely diced (optional), crumbled feta cheese, sliced black olives, tomatoes , coarsley chopped (or use halved cherry ), cooked chicken, diced (or use cooked turkey), prepared ranch dressing (or to taste), salt and black pepper, olive oil (can use half each vegetable oil and ), red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dijon mustard, sugar, dried oregano (you can add in more at the end of making the salad), dried basil, seasoning salt, black pepper (to taste), grated parmesan cheese

fresh parsley sprig, finely choppped, fresh basil, finely chopped, fresh oregano, finely chopped, milk, light mayonnaise, dijon mustard, garlic clove, minced, salt, pepper, cider vinegar, fusilli (about 4 cups dry ), green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, cucumber, seeded and chopped, grated carrot, green onion, chopped

vegan mayonnaise (i use vegenaise), bottled lemon juice, bow tie pasta (ditalini & small shells also work well), marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, dried basil, salt (to taste)

shell pasta cooked al dente then drained and cooled, red bell pepper seeded and diced, green onions including some tender green tops sliced, celery stalks sliced, avocados peeled pitted and cut into bite sized pieces, lemon juice, cooked small bay shrimp, salt, freshly ground black pepper, lettuce leaves for lining plates, hard cooked eggs quartered, creamy italian dressing, extra virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh lemon juice, dried basil crumbled, dried rosemary crumbled, dried oregano crumbled, garlic powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper

rotelle, whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 lb), poached and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 1/2 cups), tomatoes, quartered, scallions, sliced thin, chopped fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, minced peeled fresh gingerroot, unsalted butter, heavy cream, white-wine vinegar, curry powder, dried hot red pepper flakes to taste, chopped drained bottled mango chutney , or to taste

pasta, cooked, drained and cooled, cubed fully cooked ham, cubed cheddar cheese, green pepper, diced, diced red onion, sliced ripe olives, drained, creamy italian salad dressing, ranch salad dressing, dried basil, pepper, garlic powder, salt

shrimp, peeled, kraft sun-dried tomato salad dressing, divided, butter, garlic clove, minced, chicken broth, basil, salt, pepper, cream cheese, softened, pasta, cooked

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)