239 lightly pasta salad Recipes

vermicelli, light olive oil, wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic or 1 tsp powder, mushrooms, broccoli floret, blanched, snow peas, blanched or 1 package frozen snow peas, thawed, tomatoes or 1 red bell pepper, chopped, chicken, cubed (can be left out for vegetarian), pinole nuts (pine) (optional)

chicken breasts, cubed, salt, pepper, garlic salt, bow tie pasta or 1 lb spiral pasta, cooked, broccoli, chopped, sliced mushrooms, shredded carrots, caesar salad dressing, soy sauce (to taste), peanuts, lightly chopped

sesame seeds, bow tie pasta, vegetable oil, light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, white sugar, ground ginger, ground black pepper, shredded, cooked chicken breast meat, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onion

sesame seeds, bow tie pasta, vegetable oil (i use 1/4 cup but the recipe called for 1/2 cup), light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ground ginger, ground black pepper, shredded cooked chicken breasts, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped green onion

chicken tenders, cut in 3-inch pieces, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, ground black pepper, egg, beaten well, olive oil , to saute the chicken in, cavatappi pasta, arugula, parmesan cheese , as a garnish, mayonnaise, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, chicken broth, minced garlic, anchovy paste, pepper, salt

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 )

imitation crabmeat, shell pasta, grape tomatoes (cut in half ), cucumber (diced ), nonfat sour cream, light mayonnaise, skim milk, green goddess salad dressing mix, cheddar cheese

light chunk tuna in water, drained, macaroni or 8 oz shaped pasta, frozen peas, chopped onion , i like vidalia, chopped celery, mayonnaise (plus more if needed), cider vinegar (*), dried dill, pepper, salt

pasta, chicken breast, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onion, walnuts, turkey bacon, parmesan cheese, green olives, cucumber, bbq sauce, light mayo, extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar

cooked medium shell pasta ; cooked al dente , drained and rinsed under cold water, frozen peas; cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water, egg, hard boiled and chopped, green onions, sliced; white and light green parts only, celery, chopped, mayonnaise, increase to 3/4 cup if adding a meat option, sour cream, increase to 3/4 cup if adding a meat option, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, dried dill weed, use up to 1 tsp if desired, dry roasted sunflower seed kernels , salted variety, make it a meal by adding 1 of the following options when adding the pasta to the mixing bowl, cooked chicken, chopped, cooked ham, cut into small cubes, albacore tuna that s packed in water, drained and flaked, imitation crab meat, the ready -to-eat variety

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)

hard-shelled clams, steamed and chopped if large, collard greens or 2 cups frozen spinach, onion, minced, dry red wine, light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, garlic powder, spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper, angel hair pasta

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

uncooked orzo pasta (cook according to directions, rinse in cool water,drain and set aside), english cucumber, seeded quartered and sliced, grape tomatoes, green onions, thinly sliced, chopped fresh basil (more for garnish ), golden balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, light olive oil, fresh lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese, shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

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

rotini pasta (cooked aldente), chicken breasts (cooked and diced ), celery ribs (chopped ), green onions (with stems chopped ), mandarin oranges (drained ), seedless grapes (any color ), sour cream, mayonnaise (best foods or hellman s is best), rice wine vinegar (not light ), sugar, garlic salt

whole wheat pasta (i like fusilli or rotini), frozen edamame, shelled (soybeans), frozen peas, light chunk tuna in water, drained, light mayonnaise, vidalia onion, finely chopped, green onions, snipped, parsley, chopped, celery seed, dried dill, kosher salt, pepper

low-fat sour cream, light mayonnaise, chopped fresh parsley, sweet pickle relish, spicy brown mustard, white pepper, cooked elbow macaroni (about 8 oz uncooked pasta), sliced green onions, frozen green peas, thawed, diced reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, diced carrot, diced green bell pepper, sliced celery, diced lean ham (about 2 oz)