Best Cold Confetti Pasta Salad Recipes

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ITALIAN CONFETTI PASTA SALAD



Italian Confetti Pasta Salad image

This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight.

Provided by Jeri Mortinson

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 cups colored rotini pasta
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 702.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CONFETTI PASTA SALAD



Confetti Pasta Salad image

This is a compilation of a couple of recipes I have made over the years. Has a little of everything and is almost a meal in itself. Makes a huge batch, so half it for a smaller group.

Provided by mrobertson

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb macaroni, cooked, drained & cooled
1 cup finely chopped cucumber
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup frozen peas, thawed (not cooked)
1 1/2-2 cups cheese, crumbles or 1 1/2-2 cups finely diced cheese
8 ounces diced ham
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper
8 ounces Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Mix macaroni, veggies, cheese crumbles & ham.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper & parmesan.
  • Pour dressing over top. Mix well.
  • Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 655, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 11.7

CONFETTI PASTA SALAD



Confetti Pasta Salad image

This salad was brought to work by a fellow employee and everyone was trying to guess what was in the dressing. You can't go wrong with these ingredients!

Provided by Marie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 42m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine
2 cups rotini pasta
1 cup fresh diced tomato
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup diced black olives

Steps:

  • Mix together first six ingredients for dressing and set aside.
  • Cook pasta per package directions, drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, peppers, olives and dressing.
  • Fold gently until mixed.
  • Chill several hours.
  • Stir gently before serving.
  • Note: All vegetables should be diced small to give confetti effect.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 137.6, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3.8

CONFETTI ORZO SALAD



Confetti Orzo Salad image

This is from my 365 Pasta Recipes cookbook, but I changed the original recipe quite a bit. Food should be attractive and this dish is really pretty and colorful. And easy to make! Cut the veggies really tiny. This is a great dish for work lunches because it is good hot or cold.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (or other small pasta shape)
1/3 cup olive oil (I use a lot less)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 carrot, diced finely
1 1/4 cups bell peppers (red, green and yellow)
1/4 cup red onion, diced (about 1/2 small onion)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in plenty of boiling water until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, and garlic until blended.
  • Toss all of the ingredients together. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 309.5, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 9.1

CONFETTI SPAGHETTI SALAD



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The time-saving secret to this pretty salad? When pasta is almost done, toss frozen veggies in the same pot to heat until tender.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (7 oz) spaghetti, broken into thirds
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding frozen mixed vegetables during last 5 to 7 minutes of cooking time; cook until mixed vegetables are tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • In medium bowl, gently toss cooled cooked spaghetti and vegetables, and remaining ingredients to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

PAMPERED CHEF CONFETTI PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Pampered Chef Confetti Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by texasgal

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup broccoli, coarsely chopped
1 cup cauliflower, coarsely chopped
9 ounces cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except Parmesan cheese; toss gently.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 381.4, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7.5

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