48 pasta salad with basil vinaigrette Recipes

halved baby heirloom tomatoes, zucchini , thinly sliced into half moons, red bell pepper , cut into thin strips, fresh corn kernels, diced firm, ripe fresh peaches (about 2 medium), sliced green onions, parmesan vinaigrette, penne pasta, shredded smoked chicken (about 10 oz.), torn fresh basil, torn fresh cilantro

tomato, cubed, onion, thinly sliced, bell pepper, thinly sliced, balsamic vinaigrette, frozen cheese tortellini, broccoli florets, fresh basil, chopped, lettuce, mozzarella cheese, cubed

extra virgin olive oil, sweet cream sherry, fresh lemon juice, minced fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil, minced shallots (see tip ), salt (to taste), fresh ground pepper (to taste), ear sweet corn or 1 cup frozen corn, orzo pasta , riso or 3/4 cup rosamarina pasta, tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, leaves butter lettuce or 4 leaves other soft-leafed lettuce, fresh basil sprig (to garnish )

orzo pasta, pitted & chopped kalamata olive, chopped red onion, chopped roasted red sweet pepper, creamy plain goat cheese, own balsamic vinaigrette, loose chives, fresh oregano leaves, fresh marjoram, fresh lemon basil leaves, fresh purple basil leaves, olive oil, salt, pepper

walnut halves, cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, kosher salt, dry orzo pasta, extra virgin olive oil, kalamata olive, pitted and halved, diced scallion, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh italian parsley, crumbled feta cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, lemon vinaigrette, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, freshly grated, garlic clove, finely chopped, kosher salt, white pepper, extra virgin olive oil

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

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

tomatoes, olive oil, salt, divided, dried basil, dried thyme, pepper, green pepper, chopped, part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed, chopped onion, fat-free red wine vinaigrette dressing, cooked spiral pasta

driscoll strawberries, shell pasta, fresh mozzarella balls, drained, fresh basil, red red onion, prepared balsamic vinaigrette dressing

black olives, sliced, green olives, sliced, green chili, diced, red onion, sliced, celery, finely diced, cauliflower, diced, capers, green bell pepper, sliced, carrot, finely diced, broccoli, diced, mushroom, thinly sliced, shaped pasta, uncooked,fresh or frozen (dry would work also), parsley, minced, garlic, minced, red wine vinegar, basil leaves, sliced, olive oil, leaf oregano, tarragon leaf, black pepper, vinaigrette dressing (your favorite )

shaped pasta, green onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, english cucumber, tomatoes, halved, sliced salami, pitted kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh basil, olive oil, vinegar, water, dijon mustard, yellow onion, garlic cloves, sugar, salt and pepper

rigatoni, uncooked, fresh broccoli , flowerets, mozzarella cheese, cubed, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, mustard vinaigrette, lettuce leaves, cherry tomato halves for garnish

whole wheat fusilli (cork screw pasta), tomatoes, sliced in half, sliced red pepper, sliced yellow pepper, sliced red onion, shallot, minced, minced garlic cloves, fresh mozzarella cheese, diced, lemon , juice of, fresh basil , chiffonade (thin strips)

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)

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

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

farfalle pasta (bowtie), diced tomatoes, zucchini, sliced, sliced black olives, drained, sliced green onion, garlic cloves, minced, balsamic vinaigrette, crushed red pepper flakes, baby spinach, slightly chopped, chopped fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese

diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, drained, farfalle (bowtie) pasta, balsamic vinaigrette, chopped, fresh basil, sliced green onions, crushed red pepper flakes, toasted pine nuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese, baby spinach, slightly chopped, garlic cloves, minced, zucchinis, sliced