26 picnic pasta 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

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

orzo pasta, green pepper, yellow pepper, red pepper, red onion, packaged sun-dried tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, feta cheese

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

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)

ranch dip, macaroni, cooked, ham, chopped, peas , defrosted, scallion, chopped, celery, chopped, red bell pepper, diced, parsley, chopped, salt, ground black pepper

penne rigate, uncooked, chopped fresh tomatoes, italian salad dressing, sliced deli ham (cut into strips), sliced deli salami (cut into strips), provolone cheese (cut into cubes) or 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes), sliced pimento stuffed olive, sliced celery, chopped fresh garlic, dried oregano leaves

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

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

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

shell macaroni, cooked and drained, cubed cooked chicken breast, fresh broccoli florets, chopped red onion, reduced-fat mayonnaise, reduced-fat sour cream, dijon mustard, dried tarragon, 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