15 creamy light pasta salad Recipes

creamy buttermilk dressing, garlic clove, minced, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, rice wine vinegar, pasta salad, salt, bow tie (farfalle) pasta, trimmed asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths, cooked chicken breast strips, pulled into bite-size pieces, tomatoes, halved and lightly salted, whole artichoke hearts, drained , cut into sixths, green onions, thinly sliced, pine nuts , toasted in a small skillet over low heat until golden, pesto (homemade or refrigerated prepared variety)

pasta salad, dry bowtie pasta, red bell pepper , cut into 1/8-inch strips, yellow bell pepper , cut into 1/8-inch strips, sliced or chopped snow peas, carrot , cut into 1-inch matchstick-size pieces, green onions, thinly sliced, chopped peanuts for garnish, sesame seeds, toasted, peanut dressing, creamy peanut butter, light soy sauce, warm water, rice vinegar, honey, sweet chili sauce, minced garlic

uncooked pasta shells, light sour cream, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, chopped fresh dill, salt, ground black pepper, cooked crabmeat, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, chopped green onions

olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, chopped green bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, chopped fresh mushrooms, chopped white onion, dry penne pasta, light mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese

uncooked jumbo pasta shells, chopped green pepper, chopped red onion, butter, divided, lump crabmeat, drained, frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed, egg, lightly beaten, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, milk, divided, seafood seasoning, divided, pepper, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, coarsely ground pepper, grated parmesan cheese

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

kraft italian pasta salad mix, lipton recipe secrets savory herb with garlic soup mix, cream cheese with pineapple, miracle whip light, grilled chicken breast strips, frozen green beans, almonds

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 )

pasta shells, frozen peas, albacore tuna, drained and flaked, good quality mayonnaise, dijon mustard, light sour cream, creamy caesar salad dressing, salt and pepper, celery seed (optional), onion powder (optional)

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

chamomile tea bags, white vinegar, light mayonnaise, fresh tarragon, pasta (any variety), olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced red peppers (approximately 1 small pepper, or 1/2, diced green peppers (1 small pepper, or 1/2 medium)

duram semolina medium pasta shells, broccoli floret, cooked drained, and cooled, caesar salad dressing, creamy store bought, light sour cream, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh ground black pepper, prime fillet albacore tuna in water, drained, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, tomatoes, halved (optional)

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)