89 fresh mozzarella basil pasta salad Recipes

artichoke hearts, drained, quartered, cont. grape tomatoes , halved lengthwise, black olives, drained , sliced in half lengthwise, green bell pepper, diced, cheese-filled egg tortellini , cooked al dente, drained (fresh or frozen), olive oil , more if needed, parmesan cheese, the kind in the can, basil pesto, salt , more if needed, minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, cubed, half of a 1 lb. box rotini pasta , cooked al dente, drained

rotini pasta or 8 oz any similarly shaped pasta, salt, mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice, plum tomato, peeled , seeded ad cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice, basil leaves, coarsely chopped, scallions, white and tender green parts, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or more ), salt, fresh ground black pepper

penne pasta, smoked mozzarella cheese (specialty cheese) or 8 oz smoked gouda cheese (specialty cheese) or 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese (specialty cheese), celery ribs, tomatoes, frozen green pea, fresh basil leaf, extra virgin olive oil, light mayonnaise, lemon , juice of, garlic powder, salt, black pepper

tricolor spiral pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried basil, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, sweet red pepper , julienned, sweet yellow pepper , julienned, green pepper , julienned, tomato, cut into thin wedges, sliced ripe olives, drained, sliced green onions, cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

fusilli (spirals-whole wheat is great!), kosher salt, olive oil, ripe tomato, medium-diced, good kalamata olive, pitted, diced (or other good black olives), good feta cheese, medium-diced (or use mozzarella if you like or try goat cheese), sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, red wine vinegar (or try lemon juice with some of the zest), extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, minced, capers, drained, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese, flat leaf parsley, chopped (or use basil if you like)

tri-color pasta, olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, salt, ground black pepper, red bell pepper , julienned, yellow bell pepper , julienned, orange bell pepper , julienned, fresh tomato, chopped, black olives, drained, mozzarella cheese, cubed

rotini pasta, pesto , or to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, salt , or to taste, granulated garlic, ground black pepper, halved grape tomatoes, pearlini ) fresh mozzarella balls, leaves fresh basil leaves, finely shredded

farfalle pasta , cooked according to directions and rinsed with cold water (bow-tie), tomatoes, cut in half or quarters, cubed mozzarella cheese, sliced salami, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into small pieces (katherine reserved 1 tbsp marinade), chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil, olive oil (minus 1 tbsp), red wine vinegar, salt, pepper

rotini pasta, o large shrimp, peeled, whole milk mozzarella, cubed, grape tomatoes, green peppers, red pepper, asparagus tips, olive oil, lemon , juice of, rice wine vinegar (any vinegar will do), sugar, roasted garlic (to taste), fresh basil, pine nuts, romano cheese, salt and pepper, crouton (optional), sliced water chestnuts, rinsed (optional)

uncooked rotini pasta, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, tomato (es), or grape es, halved, basil, fresh, chopped, mozzarella cheese, smoked, diced (1/2 cup), salt, black pepper

fusilli, uncooked or 8 oz other spiral shaped pasta, balsamic vinegar (or more ), olive oil, dried oregano, grape tomatoes, halved or 1 cup cherry tomatoes, basil, fresh, chopped, part-skim smoked mozzarella cheese, table salt (to taste), black pepper (to taste)

tri-colored pasta or 1 lb pasta shells, tomatoes, diced, pitted black olives, sliced, red onion, chopped, dried basil, dried thyme, garlic cloves, blanched and minced, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, mozzarella cheese, chopped, salt (optional), fresh ground black pepper

balsamic salad dressing (i make my own, but there are many quality store bought dressings that are available), fresh mozzarella cheese, diced (now if you want to use those pre-marinated mozarella balls, you can, they just cost more), red pepper flakes, v 8 juice (a spicy tomato juice will also work), tomato paste (more or less according to how thick you like your dressing), olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon, juiced, fresh basil, pre-made pizza crust (boboli is 1 brand, but any store bought packaged crust will work), parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, ground pepper, romaine lettuce , rough chopped, pepperoni, diced (i get mine a bit thicker cut from the deli, also it is cheaper and you will have no waste), italian ham, diced (once again, just from the deli, cheaper and buy only what you need), roasted red peppers, onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, black olives, cut in half

diced fresh ripe plum tomato (i use 8 or 9), good seasons italian salad dressing mix (dry ), bertolli classico olive oil, angel hair pasta , cooked according to package. directions, fresh mozzarella cheese , balls cut into quarters (to taste), sliced fresh basil (optional, to taste)

rigatoni pasta, uncooked, fresh broccoli , flowerets, mozzarella cheese, cubed, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, lettuce leaf, tomatoes, halves for garnish, vegetable oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, minced, salt, pepper

tri-color spiral pasta, cooked and drained, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, cucumbers, chopped, marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, onion, finely chopped, vine-ripened tomato, coarsely diced, black olives, sliced, hard salami or 1/2 lb pepperoni, diced, mozzarella cheese or 1/2 lb provolone cheese, diced, pepperoncini peppers (optional) or other hot pepper (optional), snow peas (optional), snap peas (optional), green peas (optional), broccoli (raw or blanched ) (optional), cauliflower (raw or blanched ) (optional), carrot (shredded or sliced ) (optional), green beans (raw or blanched ) (optional), lima beans (cooked and cooled ) (optional), garbanzo beans (cooked and cooled ) (optional), mushroom (fresh or canned ) (optional), olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil leaves, chopped, garlic clove, crushed, anchovy paste (optional), salt and pepper

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, instant potato flakes, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt , plus more as needed for salad, pepper , plus more as needed for salad, eggs, beaten, cooking oil, orzo pasta , cooked according to package directions, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in cubes, julienned sun-dried tomato packed in oil , plus 2 tbsp of the oil, fresh basil, sliced in strips, minced garlic, ripe tomatoes

red wine vinegar, olive oil, freshly ground pepper, salt, garlic, minced, chopped ripe tomato (about 5 medium), chopped purple onion, whole wheat rotini (corkscrew pasta), uncooked, zucchini , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, yellow squash , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, olive-oil flavored vegetable cooking spray, part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed, coarsely chopped fresh basil, sliced ripe olives