1787 pasta salad pasta cheese Recipes

pasta shells, cooked, drained , and rinsed in cold water, italian dressing (we prefer kraft zesty italian), green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, pitted black olives, chopped (you can use the pre sliced if you prefer ), tomatoes, halved (use cherry or grape tomatoes), provolone cheese , extra sharp, purchased in a block and cut into 1/2 inch squares, hard salami , purchased in a block and cut into 1/2 inch squares

hidden valley ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, milk, pasta, carrot, cheddar cheese cubes (1 package), pepperoni, cut into quarters (half a package), black olives, drained, assorted fresh vegetable, diced

red wine vinegar, garlic clove, chopped, olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary, chopped italian parsley, chickpeas, drained & rinsed, salt, fresh ground pepper, penne pasta, crumbled feta cheese (optional)

garbanzo beans, drained, grape tomatoes, halved, cucumber, peeled and diced, sliced black olives, drained, red onion, finely diced, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, diced, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh basil, salt and ground black pepper to taste, tricolored (rainbow) rotini pasta, crumbled feta cheese

rotini pasta or 8 oz any similarly shaped pasta, salt, mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice, plum tomato, peeled , seeded ad cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice, basil leaves, coarsely chopped, scallions, white and tender green parts, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or more ), salt, fresh ground black pepper

pasta , whole wheat, tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch diced, mozzarella cheese, cut into small dice, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, minced, basil leaves, fresh shredded, pepper to taste, salt, salt

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)

cheese tortellini, canned artichoke hearts , pieces, grape tomatoes, olives, blanched broccoli florets, salami , slices (optional), italian dressing, wooden kabob stick, as needed

pasta shells (2 cups) or 6 oz wagon wheel macaroni (2 cups), carrots , thinly bias-sliced, cucumber, seeded and shredded, yellow sweet pepper , cut in very small triangles, italian salad dressing, mild cheddar cheese or 4 oz american cheese or 4 oz child s favorite cheese

salad, tri-color radiatore or rotini pasta, bell pepper (red , orange, or yellow are prettiest, but green s okay) chopped, scallions (green onions), sliced, mozzarella cheese, cut into small 1/2 cubes, fresh shredded parmesan cheese, pk. sliced pepperoni, sliced into thin strips, pk. sliced italian dried salami, sliced into thin strips, marinated button mushrooms, drained and sliced in half, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut into bite size pieces, black olives, drained and cut in half, oil -packed, sun dried tomatoes drained and sliced into thin strips, dressing, kraft zesty italian salad dressing (try kraft roasted red pepper italian, too), mayonnaise

rotini pasta or 16 oz shell pasta (sometimes i use the colored pasta to jazz it up for partys), zesty italian dressing, mccormick salad supreme seasoning, assorted raw vegetables (tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, califlower, or red onions), sliced olive (optional), mozzarella cheese (optional)

olive oil, canola oil, white wine vinegar, garlic (pressed thru a press), black pepper (lots), fresh egg rotini pasta, fresh spinach rotini pasta, fresh red pepper rotini pasta or 1/3 lb dried tri-colored pasta, salami, sliced 1/4 inch strips, green bell pepper , cut into 1/4 inch wide strips no longer than 2 inches long, red bell pepper , cut into 1/4 inch wide strips no longer than 2 inches long, pitted black olives, quartered, sliced green onion, grated parmesan cheese, grated romano cheese, italian parsley, finely chopped

pasta , i use rotini, garlic & herb salad dressing mix (i use good seasons), cooked chicken, diced, mayonnaise , i use hellman s, tomatoes, cut in half, scallion, sliced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, green pepper, sliced, cheese and garlic-flavored croutons

dry pasta, crumbled feta cheese, tomatoes cut in eighths, green onions, ends removed, thinly sliced, ripe avocados, peeled and chopped, dressing, country french vinaigrette (penzy s), water, balsamic or red wine vinegar, light mayonnaise, olive oil, honey

rotini pasta, smoked gouda cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, light mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced, arugula, salt and pepper

pasta , e.g. penne, farfalle, tomatoes, preferably roma, cucumber, red bell peppers or 2 -3 yellow bell peppers, canned corn, mozzarella cheese, garlic clove, hot red chili peppers, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, soy sauce

carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces, parsnips, peeled and split , woody core removed, cut into bite-size pieces, turnips, cut into bite-size pieces, onion, peeled and medium diced, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, garlic, minced, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, garlic, minced and ground into a paste, olive oil, chopped italian parsley, plus extra for garnish, sliced scallions, fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, radiatore pasta, crumbled goat cheese, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

pasta, your choice, italian dressing, caesar salad dressing, mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, garlic salt, onion powder, sliced pepperoni, italian sausages , cooked your choice of flavor, ham , cut 1 inch thick from deli-any you like, celery ribs, diced small, tomatoes, sliced in half, purple onion, diced small, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese