50 flavored and pasta salad Recipes

uncooked tri-color spiral pasta, heads broccoli, sweet red peppers, sliced pepperoni, bottled italian dressing (any flavor , including low-fat or fat-free)

penne pasta, yellow onion, green bell pepper, celery rib, carrot, peeled, imitation crabmeat (we like the flavor of this, because it adds a nice sweetness. you could substitute real crab meat if), olive oil, mayonnaise, dried dill, salt and pepper, to taste

betty crocker suddenly salad classic pasta salad mix, water, vegetable oil, ground cumin, progresso black beans, drained, rinsed, green giant whole kernel corn, drained, torn romaine lettuce, refrigerated guacamole dip, shredded mexican 4-cheese blend (6 oz), roma) tomatoes, chopped, sliced ripe olives, drained, nacho-flavored tortilla chips

bay shrimp, pre-cooked and shelled, elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled (smaller is best), green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, sliced ripe olives, drained, celery ribs, diced finely, walla walla onion, diced (any other sweet onion such as vidalia), parmesan cheese, grated (the kraft flavored is nice in this), bernsteins light fantastic cheese fantastico salad dressing , to taste, salad elegance seasoning mix, to taste (i prefer johnny s brand ), black pepper , to taste, garlic powder , to taste, grape tomatoes (optional), egg, hard boiled and sliced (optional), green onion, chopped (optional)

strawberry, blueberries, raspberries, honeydew melon , already formed into balls, cantaloupe , already formed into balls, grapes, nectarine, peach, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, orange-flavored liqueur, tubetti or 12 oz macaroni, plain yogurt, honey, pecans, chopped (optional), honey, semisweet chocolate, shaved for garnish

chicken flavored ramen noodles, torn spinach leaves, cooked and cubed chicken, seedless red grapes, halved, sliced red bell peppers, chopped cashews, gorgonzola cheese, crumbled, garlic, minced, lemon, juiced, olive oil, light mayonnaise, red bell pepper, sliced, grape clusters, for garnish

uncooked dry penne pasta (2 cups), chopped cooked chicken, creamy caesar salad dressing, reduced-sodium chicken broth, chopped green onion, chopped red pepper, mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups), caesar-flavor croutons, grated parmesan cheese

jumbo pasta shells, maple flavored bacon, ranch salad dressing, garlic powder, mayonnaise, milk (as needed), roma tomatoes, diced, sliced black olives, cheddar cheese, black pepper, green onions, stalks sliced

macaroni or other small shaped pasta, tuna , preferably packed in water, scallions, chopped, chopped, seeded cucumber (i use english and leave the skin on for color), chopped red bell pepper, mayonnaise , give or take, olive oil, dried marjoram, garlic, grated, crumbled tomato and basil flavored feta cheese, chopped fresh basil, salt & pepper to taste

uncooked pasta rings or elbow or little shells or ditalini, etc - the smaller the pasta, the better, fresh crab meat (i prefer to use the refrigerated crab - or pick my own crab meat off the legs - over the shelved canned crab...it gives such a great fresh flavor that can tsp be matched by shelved or imitation crab meat), fresh medium shrimp, chopped coarsely, chopped green onions, whites and some of the greens, diced celery (i prefer to peel the outer stalks of the celery first, using a potato peeler - try it sometime...the celery is tender and crispy without all the stringy-ness!), mayonnaise, dried dill weed, two of old bay seasoning, juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper to your taste (if even needed - taste it first)

uncooked small seashell pasta, red wine vinegar, sugar, extravirgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, preshredded parmesan cheese, diced simple baked ham (about 5 oz), chopped fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted

shell pasta, uncooked, fennel bulbs, cut in half lengthwise, onions or 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 inch thick, olive oil or 3 tbsp vegetable oil, fresh plum tomato, diced (do nto use canned for this recipe), kalamata olive (more if desired), assorted fresh herb, finely chopped (any kind you desire, i like to include basil with the herbs), garlic cloves, with the peel on (leave whole ), balsamic vinegar, olive oil, barbecue sauce (any flavor desired ), lime juice, romano cheese, grated or shredded or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded, dried chili pepper flakes (any amount for sprinkling)

whole wheat rotini, cooked, black beans, drained and rinsed, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (chickpeas), black olives, sliced, sweet peas, red bell pepper, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, mayonnaise, chicken flavor instant bouillon, salt, pepper

chicken flavored ramen noodles, fresh spinach leaves torn into bite sized pieces, cooked cubes chicken, red seedless grapes halved, diced red bell pepper, chopped cashews, crumbled blue cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juiced, mayonnaise, red bell pepper cut into rings

spaghetti or 6 oz chinese noodles, uncooked, fresh broccoli flowerets, sliced green onions, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, white wine vinegar, water, crunchy reduced-fat peanut butter, grated peeled fresh ginger, salt, dried crushed red pepper

fennel bulbs, finely sliced, roma tomatoes , cut into six wedges lengthways, olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, black olives, cut into quarters, penne , cooked as pack instructions and refreshed in cold water, balsamic vinegar, garlic-flavored olive oil, fresh dill, finely chopped

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)

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