Best Hearty Pasta Salad Recipes

HEARTY PASTA SALAD FOR TWO

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"Alter the vegetables any way you like! Sometimes I add tomatoes, squash or celery," notes Barbara Banski from Fenton, Michigan. "This yummy salad is always a hit at pot lucks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
6 slices pepperoni, chopped
2 slices hard salami, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 853mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

HEARTY PASTA SALAD

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When made with tricolor pasta, this is a colorful---and tasty---salad to take to any summer gathering.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 cup cubed pastrami, cooked turkey or roast beef
1/4 cup each chopped carrot, celery and onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, pastrami, carrot, celery and onion. Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add to the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 36g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HEARTY VEGETARIAN PASTA SALAD

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A family favourite for hot summer days. We love the avocado, tomato, cheese, peppers, and fresh herbs (when we can find them!).

Provided by Elise and family

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups rotini pasta (tricolor or regular)
1 avocado, diced
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup white cheddar cheese, in small cubes
1 red pepper, cubed
1 yellow pepper, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon dill, dried, to taste or 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried chili

Steps:

Cook pasta.
Combine olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh herbs and chili peppers. Let stand.
Peel and dice avocado (scoop out small pieces if it's too ripe to chop). Prepare tomato, cheese and peppers.
When pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, add dressing, and mix well to coat. Serve and enjoy!
* For a more tangy dressing, add balsamic vinegar to the dressing mixture and blend.