55 pasta salad black vinaigrette Recipes

pasta, any small shape (rotini or shells), broccoli florets , cut unto bite-size pieces, steamed until tender-crisp and rinsed until cool, pitted black olives, halved, red bell pepper , cut into thin strips, low-fat vinaigrette dressing, salt, pepper

uncooked garden rotini pasta, light vinaigrette dressing (see recipe ), diced cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, chopped pepperoni, diced tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced cucumber, chopped black olives

corkscrew macaroni , cooked al dente, tomatoes, seeded and diced, green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, white onion, diced, sliced black olives, hormel real bacon bits, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, wish bone romano basil vinaigrette (or your favorite italian dressing), grated parmesan cheese

whole wheat penne, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped, kalamata olive, pitted and roughly chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, fresh lemon juice, black pepper, tuna, drained

chicken broth, orzo pasta, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, red and yellow teardrop tomatoes or 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved, chopped red onion, chopped fresh basil leaf, chopped fresh mint leaves, red wine vinaigrette (below ), salt , pepper, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

orzo pasta, olive oil, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed, garlic, crushed, greek seasoning , or to taste, fresh spinach, cucumber, cubed, tomato, cubed, black olives, drained, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, crumbled feta cheese

twisted pasta (three color or plain), olive oil vinaigrette (ken s), green bell pepper, diced, tomato, diced, cheddar cheese, diced, sliced black olives, sliced pepperoni

uncooked farfelle (bow tie pasta), sliced asparagus (about 12 oz), smoked salmon, grape or cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, reduced-fat olive oil vinaigrette, salt, freshly ground black pepper

uncooked spiral shaped pasta, whole kernel corn, drained, black beans, rinsed and drained, chopped green pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, thick and chunky salsa, chopped fresh cilantro or 1/3 cup parsley, vinaigrette dressing

shaped pasta, french style green beans, sliced carrots, chickpeas, chopped pecans, chopped raw almonds, dried parsley (for dressing), ground black pepper (for dressing), extra virgin olive oil (for dressing) or 1/4 cup safflower oil (for dressing), wine vinegar (for dressing), fresh lemon juice (for dressing), dijon mustard (for dressing), nutritional yeast flakes (for dressing), sugar (for dressing), crushed garlic (for dressing) or 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for dressing), paprika (for dressing), dry mustard (for dressing), salt (for dressing)

dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, basil oil , recipe follows, extra virgin olive oil, cooked chicken , picked off of the bone, skin and all, shredded, blanched fusilli pasta, ripe tomatoes, medium dice, thai basil , picked, reserve a few tops, for garnish, garlic, minced ginger, limes, juiced, salt, sugar, canola oil, thai basil leaves, salt and black pepper

balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fresh ground pepper, salt to taste, place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine. taste and adjust the seasonings., tri-color rotini, canned or frozen artichoke hearts, frozen baby carrots, green olives, black olives, marinated mushrooms, halved or fresh sliced mushrooms, red onion, cut in strips, tomatoes, halved, parmesan cheese, grated

already-cooked and peeled shrimp (steamed, grilled, or sauteed), sliced black olives, fresh parsley , optional, garlic dijon vinaigrette, or more to taste, penne or other short , tubular pasta, scallions, fresh asparagus

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)

orzo pasta, roma tomatoes, diced, cilantro, chopped, citrus vinaigrette , recipe follows, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 1/2 medium lemons), dijon mustard, lemon zest, lime zest, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

tri-colored rotini pasta, own (or your favorite brand ) balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, garlic, minced, dried basil flakes, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, shredded parmesan cheese, tomatoes, halved, shredded mozzarella, sliced black olives

maple syrup, brown sugar, apple cider, ham steak , fully cooked, large dice, bow tie pasta, cooked, minced sweet gherkins, bibb lettuce, sliced red onion, diced gouda, marinated green beans , recipe follows, chopped fresh parsley leaves, vinaigrette , recipe follows, green beans, trimmed, cut in thirds, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, cracked black pepper, dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, olive oil, shallot, small dice, chopped fresh thyme leaves, salt, cracked black pepper

fresh lemons, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, dijon mustard, chopped chives, fresh basil leaves, chopped, grated parmesan, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, dark red kidney beans, chick peas ( garbanzo beans), fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths , and steamed until just tender and allowed to cool, artichoke hearts, quartered, pitted black olives, drained, tri-color rotini pasta , boiled until al dente and allowed to cool, bay scallops , steamed until opaque and allowed to cool, rock shrimp, drained, albacore tuna, drained and separated into chunks, fresh frozen peas, blanched, drained and cooled, grape tomatoes, halved, basil sprigs, for garnish, shaved parmesan, for garnish