26 pasta for picnics and Recipes

pasta, uncooked, chopped red bell pepper, sliced zucchini, chopped celery, canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained, tomatoes, halved, sliced black olives, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped, chopped red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dry basil, garlic, minced, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste)

pasta, cooked and rinsed, caesar salad dressing (i use newman s own light), cooked chicken, chopped, grated parmesan cheese, chopped yellow pepper, grated carrot, chopped roasted red pepper, chopped scallion, red onion, finely chopped, fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed

tricolor spiral pasta, cooked and drained, frozen corn, thawed, tomatoes, halved, zucchini, sliced, pitted ripe olives, tarragon vinegar, olive oil, dill weed, salt, sugar, ground mustard, pepper, garlic powder

tricolor spiral pasta, refrigerated tricolor tortellini, marinated artichoke hearts, undrained, fresh broccoli florets (about 1-3/4 cups), provolone cheese, cubed, hard salami, cubed, sweet red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, sliced ripe olives, drained, red onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, italian salad dressing mix

penne pasta, tomatoes, provolone cheese, red pepper, green pepper, onion, cucumber, black olives, vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, fresh basil or 3 tsp dried basil, dijon mustard, salt, sugar, onion powder

macaroni, cooked and cooled (or other preferred pasta), diced ham (ham you cut from a real ham is leaner than lunch meat ham or other processed ham products), diced mozzarella cheese or 1/2 lb diced swiss cheese or 1/2 lb diced provolone cheese, minced sweet onion (optional), frozen green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces, hard-cooked eggs, chopped, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, cider vinegar, olive oil or 1/4 cup canola oil, mayonnaise, prepared mustard (i prefer heinz brown), celery seed

smoked cooked sausage, dry mustard, salt, fresh ground black pepper, white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic clove, peeled and mashed, uncooked penne pasta , 2 1/4 cups, frozen green pea, thawed, chopped green onion, with green tops, red ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped, sliced carrot , 1 medium carrot, grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil , julienned, fresh basil (to garnish )

cooked pasta, drained and rinsed in cold water (i like the multi-color variety for visual effect), chopped green onion, diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, drained, sweet corn (frozen or canned ), chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, picante sauce or 2/3 cup salsa, mayonnaise, sliced black olives (optional)

pasta shells, giardiniera, fresh broccoli florets, cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese, hard salami, cubed, deli ham, cubed, sliced pepperoni, halved, green pepper, cut into chunks, pitted ripe olives, drained, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, coarsely ground pepper, salt

angel hair pasta (break in half) or 1 (12 -16 oz) package tri-color spiral pasta, firm ripe seeded diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, drained, cucumbers, peeled pulp removed and diced, onion, finely diced, green bell pepper, seeded and diced, yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced, hidden valley ranch dressing mix, italian salad dressing mix (prepared as directed on package only using half the oil called for), olive oil, red wine vinegar

farfalle pasta (bow tie), links mild italian sausage, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces, red onion, finely chopped, sun-dried tomato , julienne cut in oil drained, mayonnaise, garlic cloves, finely chopped, white wine vinegar, water, tarragon, salt and pepper

tri-colored pasta (i ve used shells or spiral shaped), chopped broccoli, chopped red pepper, asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, pitted and chopped kalamata olive, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional), yellow mustard, white vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil, salt and pepper

bow tie farafelle pasta , cooked according to package directions (measured dry, i use de cecco), mayonnaise, chopped spanish olives, marinated quartered artichoke hearts (reserve several tbsp of the marinade), italian deli-sliced mild pepper rings, chopped (or green bell peppers), broccoli floret , cut into 1-inch pieces cooked al dente, stalks celery, thinly sliced, cucumber, peeled and diced, fresh tomatoes, diced, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, salt , to taste, pepperoni, diced (optional, or salami), parmesan cheese, diced (optional, or provolone), snipped fresh parsley, to garnish, snipped fresh chives, to garnish

shell pasta (other pasta can be used), hard salami, cubed, sliced pepperoni, halved, provolone cheese, cubed, celery ribs, chopped, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, green pepper, chopped, sliced ripe olives, sliced stuffed olives, fresh grated parmesan cheese, italian salad dressing (of your choice), dried oregano (+/-), coarsely chopped fresh basil, black pepper

cooked drained and cooled pasta, water or oil-packed sardines, drained, salad dressing, fresh basil, pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, minced, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste

bow tie pasta or 12 oz other medium pasta, shape, vinaigrette dressing, frozen green pea, thawed, tomatoes, sliced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, prosciutto, thinly sliced, fresh basil, chopped, parmesan cheese, freshly grated

whole wheat pasta shells, giardiniera, fresh broccoli florets, mozzarella cheese, cubed, hard salami, cubed, lean deli ham, cubed, sliced turkey pepperoni, halved, green pepper, cut into chunks, sliced ripe olives, drained, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fresh coarse ground black pepper, salt

uncooked medium shaped pasta, chopped celery, cucumber, seeded and sliced in halves, tomatoes, quartered, siced radish, green bell pepper, chopped, sliced green onion, chopped red onion, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, fat-free mayonnaise, skim milk, prepared mustard, salt, dill weed, black pepper