87 light pasta salad dressing Recipes

cooked penne pasta, quartered cherry tomatoes, athenos traditional crumbled feta cheese, fat-free italian dressing, lightly packed fresh basil , cut into strips, chopped red onions, chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

rotini pasta, light italian dressing , plus more as needed, broccoli florets, green onions, minced, grape tomatoes, carrot, chopped, salt, black mustard seeds, chili flakes (optional), cumin seed, coriander seed, black peppercorns, fennel seed, paprika, ginger powder, asafetida powder

orzo pasta, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, italian dressing, garbanzo beans, light kidney beans, fresh parsley

macaroni, raw (ronzoni whole wheat pasta), broccoli floret, shrimp , precooked (bought frozen then thawed), tomato, chopped, spinach, chopped (bought frozen then thawed), red onion, chopped, salt (optional), italian salad dressing, bottled (lowfat or light ), red pepper flakes, hard-boiled egg, grated (white only )

dozen cooked frozen shrimp, approximately, bow tie pasta, cooked and drained, chopped bell pepper (yellow if possible), chopped onion, chopped zucchini, chopped celery, chopped fresh tomato, parsley, thousand island dressing, miracle whip light, salt and pepper

cooked rotini (corkscrew pasta), broccoli florets, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced lean ham (3 oz), sliced carrot, vertically sliced red onion, sliced ripe olives, grated parmesan cheese, chopped fresh or 2 tsp dried basil, chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley flakes, fat-free sour cream, low-fat buttermilk, light ranch dressing

rotini corkscrew macaroni, cooked, drained and cooled, chicken breast, cooked, cooled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, swiss cheese, cubed into 1-inch cubes, grape tomatoes, halved, button mushroom, sliced, green pepper , cut into 1-inch slices, orange bell peppers or 1 large yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch slices, black olives, drained and halved, broccoli florets, cortland apple , cut into 1-inch pieces, coarsely chopped romaine lettuce, light italian dressing, catalina dressing, sugar, salt, black pepper, parsley

rigatoni pasta, frozen assorted vegetables, eggs, lightly beaten, whole milk, ranch salad dressing mix, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, mixed vegetables, well drained, canned red beans, rinsed and well drained, salt

macaroni noodles, xtra large shrimp, stalk celery, finely diced, green onions finely chopped, light mayo, light ranch dressing, tlbs dill, salt and pepper to taste

whole wheat penne, uncooked, ro-tel tomatoes (and green chilies), black beans, rinsed and drained (ranch style), frozen whole kernel corn, monterey jack pepper cheese, diced, celery, sliced, green onions, thinly sliced, light italian dressing, orange (peeled and sliced ), avocado, peeled, lettuce leaf, sliced

low fat cottage cheese, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, bay scallops, steamed, chopped celery, chopped green onion, light italian salad dressing, jumbo pasta shells, lettuce leaf

flank steak, light italian salad dressing, tomato basil pasta sauce, chopped garlic, chianti red wine

whole wheat rotini, black olives, pre sliced, drained, hearts of palm, pre-cut, drained, diced tomatoes, drained, cucumber, green pepper, shredded parmesan cheese, light italian dressing

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 )

extra virgin olive oil, tri-color rotini, shredded cheese - mild cheddar, fat free catalina dressing, miracle whip light, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic and parsley salt

whole wheat penne, onion, thinly sliced, baby spinach (washed and drained ), carrots, shredded, seedless cucumber, lightly peeled & diced, fresh ciliegine mozzarella cheese, drained and cut in half, tomatoes, cut in half, roasted red peppers packed in oil, chopped drained and reserve oil, garlic , roasted and cooled (directions below), chopped roasted red pepper, fresh lemons (juice of), balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh basil leaf, sea salt, fresh ground cracked pepper, red pepper flakes, honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, roasted hot pepper oil

dried orzo pasta, ripe cherry tomatoes,quartered, pesto dressing, pine nuts,lightly toasted, fresh basil sprigs, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves,peeled, pine nuts, tablesspoons xtr-virgin olive oil, freshly grated good parmeson cheese, tblsp. of half & half

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)