239 lightly pasta salad Recipes

rotini pasta (use whole wheat if you like), green beans, cut in 3/4 inch length (can use frozen ), tomatoes, chopped , about 2 medium, cucumber, diced (peel if using waxy cucumbers), sweet red pepper, diced, red onion, sliced very thinly, tuna in water, drained, black olives, sliced, fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried , or your choice of chopped fresh herbs), anchovies, minced (optional), salt and pepper, to taste, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, water, garlic, minced

orzo pasta, olive oil, fresh spinach , torn, feta cheese (light or fat free work well), raisins, fresh basil leaves , torn, pine nuts, toasted, lemon juice, salt, ground pepper

cooked al dente and cooled thin pasta (that s 1 lb. after cooking), scallions, chopped ,save some for garnish, red bell pepper , julienned,save some for garnish, roasted peanuts, chopped ,save all for garnish, black sesame seeds or 1 tbsp sesame seeds, with additional for garnish (optional), grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced, serrano chili, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, unsalted creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, light brown sugar, canola oil, sesame oil, salt

egg, lightly beaten, crushed seasoned salad croutons, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, pepper, ground turkey, johnsonville mild ground italian sausage, cornstarch, sugar, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, carrots, diced, tomato paste, onion soup mix, garlic cloves, minced, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, hot cooked pasta

egg, lightly beaten, prepared italian salad dressing, cubed bread, fresh parsley, minced, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, pepper, salt, ground pork, ground sirloin, fresh mozzarella cheese, vegetable oil, marinara sauce, hot cooked pasta

egg, lightly beaten, prepared italian salad dressing, cubed bread, minced fresh parsley, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, pepper, salt, ground pork, ground sirloin, fresh mozzarella cheese, canola oil, marinara sauce, hot cooked pasta

uncooked jumbo pasta shells, chopped green pepper, chopped red onion, butter, divided, lump crabmeat, drained, frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed, egg, lightly beaten, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, milk, divided, seafood seasoning, divided, pepper, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, coarsely ground pepper, grated parmesan cheese

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - lightly pounded to an even thickness, salt and ground black pepper to taste, all-purpose flour, egg, beaten, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, pasta sauce, caesar salad dressing, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese

orzo pasta or 16 oz rosamarina pasta, frozen asparagus, thawed and drained (or use an equal amount of fresh, sliced and steamed until crisp but tender), cooked cleaned shrimp (cut in thirds, if large), chopped carrot, chopped celery, chopped red onion, chopped fresh tarragon, chopped sweet pickles or 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, miracle whip light (don tsp substitute), freshly grated romano cheese, lemon , juice of

mrs. leeper s wheat free - gluten free corn elbows, red, yellow & orange mini peppers. seeded and chopped, red onion chopped, ribs celery finely diced, grape tomatoes, whole or cut into halves, garlic, mashed and finely chopped, mayo made with olive oil, sour cream, light or fat free, chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh flat leaf (italian) parsley (optional)

uncooked small shell pasta, green giant frozen sweet peas, sliced celery, sliced radish, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (1 cup), light mayonnaise, milk, sweet honey mustard, salt, pepper

uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta, tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil leaves, light tuna in water, cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese, minced fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper

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 )

lemon , grated peel of, lemon , juice of (3tbsp), vegetable oil, honey, ground ginger, curry powder, shredded cooked light meat chicken, cooked orzo pasta (1/3 cup uncooked ), oranges, peeled,cut into bite-size pieces, bananas, peeled,sliced, apple, cut into bite-size pieces, green seedless grapes or 1 cup red seedless grapes, cut in half, sliced celery

mayonnaise (light or lowfat ), lemon juice, salt (optional), tabasco sauce, macaroni, cooked & drained (ronzoni whole wheat pasta), celery, chopped, albacore tuna in water or 2 (6 oz) cans white chicken meat, drained, yellow onion, minced, green bell pepper, chopped

julienne-shredded fresh spinach, grilled chicken, sliced and chilled, ripe roma tomato, diced, pine nuts, lightly toasted, sun-dried tomato , julienne cut, capers, sliced black olives, julienne-cut radicchio, orzo pasta, cooked and chilled, garlic lemon vinaigrette, shaved grana padana parmesan cheese, fresh cracked pepper, for garnish

dried rice noodles or 8 oz angel hair pasta, chopped garlic, sugar, sriracha garlic sauce (to taste) or 1 tsp finely chopped hot red chili peppers (to taste) or 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste), fish sauce, water, freshly squeezed lime juice, shredded lettuce or 2 cups spring mixed salad greens, shredded roast chicken, peeled and sliced cucumbers, mint and cilantro, combined, fresh mung bean sprouts (optional), shredded carrot, scallion, white and light-green parts , cut crosswise into thin slices, chopped chopped dry roasted salted peanut