29 homemade pasta salad Recipes

uncooked tricolor spiral pasta, fat-free sour cream, reduced-fat mayonnaise, dill weed, garlic salt, ground mustard, pepper, fresh asparagus, trimmed, water, cubed fully cooked lean ham, onion, chopped, sweet red pepper, chopped, cubed reduced-fat cheddar cheese, leaf lettuce

pasta, chopped green peppers, chopped seeded tomatoes, chopped onions, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, sliced genoa salami , julienned, sliced pepperoni , julienned, provolone cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, halved, red wine vinegar, sugar, dried oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil

uncooked shell pasta, peeled baby carrots, shredded or 1 large regular carrot, frozen peas, thawed, mayonnaise, more if desired (but not miracle whip), hidden valley ranch dressing mix, bacon bits (i use hormel real bits or pieces), onion powder

uncooked tri-color rotini pasta, pepperoni sausage, diced, provolone cheese, cubed, red onion, thinly sliced, cucumber, thinly sliced, chopped green bell pepper, chopped red bell pepper, pitted black olives, minced fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, minced, dried basil, dried oregano, ground mustard seed, salt, ground black pepper

bow-tie pasta boiled al dente (or mini cavatelli, or fusilli- something that s small and has grooves), onion- diced in a similar size to the pasta, green bell pepper- diced same size as the onions, roma tomato- diced same size as onions/peppers, garlic- crushed and minced, olive oil, coarse black pepper, salt, red crushed pepper (or put to taste), fresh mozzarella pearls (or just cubed into small pieces), parmagiana cheese- for garnish, pam olive oil flavored cooking spray (or regular pam), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette (recipe below ), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette, sun-dried tomatoes- from a jar packed in oil, capers, garlic- crushed, dried basil leaves (or 1/2 cup fresh basil would be amazing!), red win vinegar, olive oil, salt, coarse black pepper, red crushed pepper - to taste

betty crocker suddenly salad basil pesto pasta salad mix, cold water, olive oil, grilled chicken , cut into cubes, grape tomatoes, halved, cucumber , peeled and coarsely chopped, crumbled feta cheese, sliced ripe olives , drained. (i used black olives), sliced mushrooms, drained and chopped

rotini pasta (1/2 box), cooked black-eyed peas (can use frozen, canned or homemade ), carrot, diced small, cooked salmon (canned works , but leftover salmon is great), artichoke heart (cut into quarters ), sliced mushrooms, lemon juice, greek yogurt, olive oil, salt (or to taste), pepper, garlic cloves (minced ), fresh cilantro (fresh, chopped fine ), green onions (sliced ), monterey jack pepper cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat sour cream, pesto sauce (homemade or store bought ), mint, coarsely chopped , save extra for garnish, salt, coarsely ground fresh pepper, cheese tortellini, fresh, fresh green peas (or petite frozen), green onions, thinly sliced, mozzarella cheese, cubed, red leaf lettuce , bed (to garnish), mint (to garnish )

pasta, cooked (i use elbows or cellentani), bacon bits (not fake bac), red pepper, chopped, carrot, shredded, red onion, diced, fresh baby spinach leaves, ranch dressing, homemade or prepared

penne (or large pasta of choice) or 1 1/2 lbs spiral pasta (or large pasta of choice), oil, tomatoes, chopped (roma tomatoes), chopped cooked chicken (can use more ), salt (to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese, prepared pesto sauce (use homemade or purchased, for a stronger flavor increase to 1-1/4 cups), frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry ), lemon juice, mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)

rotini pasta (the garden rotini with red green and yellow pasta makes the best presentation), italian dressing (homemade or store bought ), cucumber, cubed, roma tomatoes, cubed (use canned whole tomatoes in the off season), black olives, sliced, cheese, cubed (i like colby jack), green onions, chopped

tri color pasta, head of broccoli, cut into florets, cheese cubes, fresh parmesan cheese, pepper to taste, a few shakes of garlic powder (opt...gives it a slightly stronger garlic flavor)), cardini caesar salad dressing (or your own, homemade ), i don tsp really use measurements on this 1...it s a matter of personal taste

shell pasta (1 cup dry ), red wine vinegar or 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, raw sugar or 1/2 tbsp white sugar, extra virgin olive oil (or 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp nut oil, such as walnut oil or 2 tbsp hazelnut oi), good quality mayonnaise or 3 tbsp nonfat plain yogurt or 3 tbsp soy mayonnaise, salt free italian seasoning (i recommend homemade italian seasoning), salt, garlic clove, peeled and minced, chopped fresh parsley (not dried ), red onion, sliced, cracked pepper, fresh roasted corn (defrosted) or 12 oz frozen corn (defrosted), red kidney beans, drained, carrots, peeled and grated, celery ribs, thinly sliced, sliced black olives (optional)

fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic, minced, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), anchovy paste or 1 anchovy fillet, chopped small, extra virgin olive oil, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, hard-boiled eggs (mashed or sliced ), cooked pasta, drained and chilled, parmesan cheese, freshly shaved, romaine lettuce hearts, diced red onions or 1/2 cup diced walla walla onion, cucumber, sliced, basil leaves , cut into ribbons, red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and diced, homemade crouton

rotini pasta , cooked according to package directions, drained, vegetable oil, cubed cooked chicken breasts, celery ribs, chopped, chopped green onion , including some tender green tops, hard-boiled eggs, quartered, mayonnaise, basil pesto (homemade or purchased), fresh lemon juice, salt

gemelli pasta, garlic clove, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, reduced-fat sour cream, buttermilk, cider vinegar, scallion, minced, ears fresh corn, grape tomatoes , preferably mixed heirloom, halved, red onion , thinly sliced lengthwise, baby arugula, bacon , cooked until crisp in the microwave, and crumbled

pasta shells, chopped onion, butter, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, mustard powder, milk, ranch salad dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, divided