Best Creamy Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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It's always fun to incorporate the vegetables we grow in our garden into different dishes. This salad not only gives me the opportunity to use our vegetables, it looks and tastes great.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cooked spiral pasta
2 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sliced green onions
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, pasta, carrots, peas, ham, cheese and onions., In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CREAMY ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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A highly flavourful, tangy pasta salad that is incredibly simple, yet decidedly elegant. Perfect for a summer lunch or as an elegant side dish.

Provided by Dusty

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½ cup chopped fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped white onion
1 (8 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven broiler.
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion on a baking sheet. Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the vegetables.
Broil the vegetables 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly scorched. Remove from heat, and cool.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool.
In a large bowl, toss the vegetables, pasta, and mayonnaise. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 73.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CREAMY GARDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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What a delicious way to use your fresh veggies!!!

Provided by Lynn Socko @lynnsocko

Categories Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound(s) box pasta, your favorite
4 slice(s) bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon(s) mccormicks southwest sweet and spicy season
1/2 - red bell, chopped
1/2 - poblano, chopped
1/4 large sweet onion, chopped
1/2 - orange or yellow bell, chopped
1 cup(s) fresh or fresh frozen corn
1/4 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup(s) grated cheese, your favorite
1/2-3/4 cup(s) ranch dressing
- salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Total of 2 cups of chopped veggies: Chop peppers, onion and cilantro. If using fresh corn, remove from cob. Place veggies and corn in skillet with about 1-2 tsp of olive oil, sprinkle with Southwest spice mix and simmer for only about 5 min. Remove from heat. Cook bacon and crumble.
Boil pasta according to package directions, drain and allow to cool. Add veggies, cilantro and bacon and cheese and toss. Add dressing and toss to coat. Salt and pepper to taste and garnish with additional cilantro.
Allow to chill for at least one hour to allow the flavors to marry.