23 pasta salad hand Recipes

olive oil, pasta, vinegar, head broccoli, chopped, handful parsley , reserve a few sprigs for garnish, garlic, water

tri-colored spiral pasta, cooked and drained, light tuna in water, drained, summer squash, diced, carrots, cooked and sliced, chopped red onion, garlic, chopped, handful of chopped yellow bell pepper, handful of chopped orange or red bell pepper, leaves of cilantro, shredded, lemons

cooked spiral shaped pasta (measured after cooking, cooked to just al dente, drained, cooled), tomatoes, diced, maldon sea salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, sugar , to taste, corn , vacuum packed (the half size can), red onions, minced very finely, head baby gem lettuce, shredded (mini romaine), rocket, rinsed and drained (1 handful ), walnut flavored olive oil or 1 tbsp other flavorful oil, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, maldon sea salt , to taste, sugar , to taste, black pepper, freshly ground , to taste

coarse salt (i use sea salt), gemelli or other pasta (i used farfalle), extra virgin olive oil, red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, cut into 1/2-inch dice, zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice (i also added a summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice), green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces, corn kernels, cut from 1 ear , or defrosted (i used defrosted), freshly ground black pepper, baslamic vinegar, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, tomatoes , coarsely chopped - use whatever variety is fresh - i used grape, handful chopped fresh basil

barbecue chicken, pasta spirals, lemons depending on your taste, a few handfuls of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped, crushed /minced garlic, cobs of cooked corn, olive oil, extra optional ingredients - cubed , roasted pumpkin or sweet potato, cubed fetta cheese, sundried tomato

cavatappi pasta (2 1/3 cup), frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, 1/2 lb), part-skim ricotta cheese , may need more, half-and-half , may need more, olive oil, red chili pepper flakes, green jalapeno pepper, flakes (optional), garlic powder , heaping, paprika, rosemary, dried, salt (or to taste, i prefer less ), black pepper, freshly ground to taste, swiss cheese, cubed (1/2 cup), onion, diced, tomatoes, quartered, handful arugula, leaves (stems snipped off ), sunflower seeds (preferrably roasted), basil , chiffonade (sliced thinly)

dry penne pasta, lowest fat mayonnaise, fresh lime juice (or lemon juice), baby plum tomatoes, ripe avocado, red onion, cooked chicken breast, chopped (optional), handful fresh coriander, salt (optional)

virtually fat free plain yogurt (200g), lowest fat mayonnaise, korma curry powder, curry powder (you choose the heat), dry penne pasta (150g), cooked skinless chicken breasts (about 2 chicken breasts), red bell pepper, cucumber, baby plum tomato (optional), spring onions, handful fresh coriander (cilantro)

asparagus , stems peeled if tough, salt, penne pasta, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes, scallion , about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions), dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices), extra virgin olive oil, lemon , juice and zest of, pine nuts, lightly toasted, fresh basil leaf, chopped (about a large handful)

fusilli, tuna in water, drained, scallions, chopped, red bell pepper, sliced, mango, peeled and cubed, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh basil leaf (about a handful is recommended), white wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, crushed, dijon mustard, salt and black pepper

dry pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, spinach dip mix , like tastefully simple s, garlic parmesan seasoning , like garlic gourmet s, pepperoni , sliced into 1/16 inch ribbons, mozzarella cheese, diced in 1/4 inch cubes, capers, drained, frozen peas, frozen corn kernels, paprika, salt and pepper

cook 1 regular size box of rotini pasta, italian dressing mix, olive oil and vinegar for dressing mix, black olives, handful of turkey pepperoni, broccoli and califlour cut into bite sized chunks, carrots cut into bite-size pieces

red cabbage, finely shredded, carrot, peeled and finely shredded (squeeze out any moisture with hands), red onion, thinly sliced (or use green onions), cooked vermicelli (cooked only until firm-tender, or use similar thin noodles), prepared honey dijon salad dressing (use kraft brand), soy sauce, black pepper, salt (optional), peanuts or toasted sesame seeds

ricotta-stuffed ravioli, asparagus , cut on deep bias (angle), frozen peas , thawed overnight in refrigerator, big handfuls baby spinach, washed (any stems removed - optional), a couple splashes of extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, toasted, fine grain sea salt, parmesan cheese, for garnish

kosher salt, cheese tortellini, fresh baby spinach, baby artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped, roasted red pepper, drained and chopped, red onion, chopped, garlic clove, lemon , zested, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, evoo, fresh thyme leaves, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried ), pepper, handful sundried tomatoes , packed in oil, chopped

coarse salt, fresh mushroom or chicken prosciutto or spinach filled tortellini (recommended: contadina or buitoni brands) available on dairy aisle in most markets, fresh baby spinach, baby artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped, red roasted pepper, drained and chopped, red onion, chopped, garlic, cracked from skin, lemon , zested, lemon juice , the juice of 1 wedge, red wine vinegar , a couple of splashes, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried leaves , eyeball it, black pepper, a handful sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, coarsely chopped

tri-color corkscrew pasta, marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained, smoked mozzarella, cubed, link) spicy pepperoni, cubed, tomatoes, halved, chopped jarred pepperoncini, handful fresh basil leaves , torn, garlic, finely chopped, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

salad, bow tie pasta (farfalle), pesto, tomatoes, halved, crumbled feta cheese, salt and pepper to taste, olive oil , as needed, pesto, big handfuls of fresh basil leaves (about two hefty bunches), pine nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts, fresh grated parmesan cheese, juice of 1 lemon, garlic, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil