87 tomato vinaigrette pasta salad Recipes

dried wagon wheel macaroni or 3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other desired pasta (8-oz), summer squash or 1 medium zucchini, halved lenghtwise and sliced (2 cups, you can use both.), frozen peas or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed, red pepper , cut into strips, smoked cheddar cheese or 8 oz cheddar cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, drained and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, halved, red onion, chopped, snipped fresh oregano or 2 tbsp basil or 2 tsp dried oregano or 2 tsp basil, crushed, bottled balsamic vinaigrette or 1 cup red wine vinaigrette dressing

tri-colored rotini pasta, head broccoli, broken into small florets, minced garlic, red onion, diced, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, pitted kalamata olives, sliced, roasted red bell peppers, drained , cut into strips, roma tomatoes, diced, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained , cut into strips, zucchini, chopped, cucumber, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped, ripe avocados, greek vinaigrette salad dressing

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

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

dried mostaccioli pasta, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pitted kalamata olive, crumbled feta cheese, bottled balsamic vinaigrette

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

bow-tie pasta boiled al dente (or mini cavatelli, or fusilli- something that s small and has grooves), onion- diced in a similar size to the pasta, green bell pepper- diced same size as the onions, roma tomato- diced same size as onions/peppers, garlic- crushed and minced, olive oil, coarse black pepper, salt, red crushed pepper (or put to taste), fresh mozzarella pearls (or just cubed into small pieces), parmagiana cheese- for garnish, pam olive oil flavored cooking spray (or regular pam), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette (recipe below ), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette, sun-dried tomatoes- from a jar packed in oil, capers, garlic- crushed, dried basil leaves (or 1/2 cup fresh basil would be amazing!), red win vinegar, olive oil, salt, coarse black pepper, red crushed pepper - to taste

bow tie pasta (or whatever shape you desire), red onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, tomatoes or 1 pint grape , halved, crumbled feta cheese, greek vinaigrette (sis uses kraft), sliced olive (kalamata or black)

cooked pasta, very ripe tomato, chopped, avocado, chopped, green chilies , roasted, peeled & chopped (about 1/2 cup), diced sharp cheddar cheese, red onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, green chilies , roasted, peeled, & chopped (about 1/2 cup), olive oil, cider vinegar, lime juice, coarse salt, black pepper, sugar, flour tortillas, lime juice, salt, red chili powder, salad greens , if desired to line plates (optional)

bow tie pasta, fresh asparagus, bottled lemon vinaigrette, fresh basil, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, salt and pepper

cooked pasta ; we used a mixture of cavatappi and radiatori and elbow pasta (because that was what was happened to be in the cupboard), tomatoes, stalk celery, green pepper, red onion, dressing, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, sugar, fresh diced basil, fresh diced mint

rotini pasta (wacky pasta brand, tri-color or ronzoni whole wheat pasta), seedless european cucumber, large diced, onion, large diced, green peppers, large diced, grape tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette (paul newman s own salad dressing)

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

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

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

boneless skinless chicken breast, drained sun-dried tomato (i use 1 cup), onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, asiago cheese or 8 oz freshly grated parmesan cheese, girards fat free balsamic vinaigrette, farfalle pasta, olive oil

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

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)