Best Italian Dressing Pasta Salad Recipes

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SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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Low-calorie main dish with no added salt. Serve with crackers or whole grain French bread...great for outdoor summer meals. Can also be used as a side dish.

Provided by CallaLily

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Run pasta under cold water and let cool in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, vinegar, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss well, coating everything with the spices, oil, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve cold; sprinkle Parmesan over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

ITALIAN DRESSING PASTA SALAD



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This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the full flavors of the herbs and veggies need a little time to blend. For more tasty ideas, check out these other cold pasta salad recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (12 ounces each) tricolor spiral pasta
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed
2 pints grape tomatoes
1 large zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 large yellow summer squash, quartered and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed
1 block (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Grated Romano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In two large bowls, combine the California vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, cheeses and pasta. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss before serving. Serve with Romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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This pasta salad is endlessly adaptable 365 days a year. Take your favorite pasta shape, add any vegetables in season then toss it all in a homemade Italian dressing. Yes, it's that simple!

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 1/2 cups dried short pasta, such as penne or rotini
1 pound asparagus, tough stems removed, spears cut into 1-inch lengths
2/3 cup sliced red onions
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
2/3 cup grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
  • For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, just until al dente. Add the asparagus and cook it with the pasta for 1 more minute. Drain the pasta and asparagus then rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
  • Transfer the pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Stir in the onions and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the pasta, toss to combine, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

PASTA SALAD BLUE CHEESE W/ ITALIAN DRESSING



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Started cooking pasta, thinking about what I have on hand. Already had sliced olives already done up from a previous event. Wanting to use up cherry tomatoes and celery. Had just gotten Smoked Blue Cheese last week...'cause I craved it. Looked up a simple Italian dressing from another cookbook and presto done

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb 16 oz spiral pasta
3-4 stalk(s) celery stalks-sliced or diced
1 pt grape tomatoes cut or sliced
4 oz smoked crumbled blue cheese
3/4 c sliced olives
EASY ITALIAN DRESSING
1/4 c water
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
3 pinches of sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp dried basil
1/8 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Cook Pasta until al Dente'. Drain and Rinse pasta with cool water..as cool as it can be for people in the south. Ha Ha
  • 2. Add Pasta, Tomatoes, Olives, Celery, Crumbled Blue cheese. Toss .
  • 3. In a small glass pitcher, whisk dressing ingredients until it's incorporated good. Pour dressing over pasta. Toss to coat. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Serve and Enjoy!

COLD PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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Try a tasty Cold Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing at your picnic or potluck! Four ingredients are all you need for our Cold Pasta with Italian Dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, cooled
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
6 slices OSCAR MAYER Hard Salami, chopped
10 slices OSCAR MAYER Pepperoni, sliced
1/2 cup drained marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh basil
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 10 g

ITALIAN DRESSING TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Italian Dressing Tri-Color Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Danny

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces tri-color spiral pasta
2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup pepperoni slice
1/4 cup red bell pepper
1/4 cup green bell pepper
1/3 cup red onion
3/4 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup black olives
1/4 cup green olives

Steps:

  • Boil pasta , drain and rinse with cool water.
  • steam broccoli florets lightly.
  • Slice bell pepper into thin strips.
  • Slice onion thinly.
  • Cut pepperoni slices in halves or quarters.
  • Cut whole olives in half - I used green olives with pimento.
  • mix all ingredients together and add italian dressing.
  • stir to combine and refrigerate for an hour or longer.
  • add more italian dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 663.1, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 12.8

EASY PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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Make our Easy Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing today in just 15 minutes! Tomatoes, basil and cheese add to the classic pasta salad with Italian dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups penne pasta, cooked, rinsed
3 tomatoes, chopped
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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Try a delicious Orzo Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing at your next picnic or potluck. Just four ingredients are necessary for this orzo pasta salad: orzo pasta, zesty Italian dressing, shredded cheese and tomatoes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h20m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (16 oz.) orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Prepare orzo as directed on package; drain. Rinse well with cold water; drain again.
  • Toss orzo with dressing, cheese and tomatoes in large bowl; cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

PASTA SALAD (NO ITALIAN DRESSING)



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Ok, I dislike Italian Dressing (a lot) so, my brother-in-law shared this recipe with me and I loved it so much, I kept it. Not sure where he got it from. I just love the dressing because it is a lot smoother tasting than Italian dressing from the supermarket. Also, this is great for picnics/lunches because it does not contain any mayo and you can leave the cheese out.

Provided by Jeanelle71

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb pasta, of your choice
1 green pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped (optional)
2 small fresh mozzarella balls, cut into small pieces
2/3 cup oil
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon italian seasoning (or more, to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook, drain, and rinse (with cold water) the pasta.
  • Mix pasta, vegetables, and cheese in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings.
  • Add oil/vinegar mixture to the pasta mixture until the pasta appears well-oiled. You may not need the entire amount however, save it. Many times, if you do not eat the pasta salad right away (or save leftovers in the fridge) you will want to add a little more oil mixture to the pasta - kind of freshens it up.
  • Note: You can add whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand. Also works great with roasted vegetables. Also, short noodles work better than long ones - ie: rotini is better than spaghetti - everything gets mixed up a lot better.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.2, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Sodium 5.7, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 10.6

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Late2Serenity

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the dressing:
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad:
1 pound asparagus
2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta, such as penne or rotini
2/3 cup sliced red onions
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until combined. Set the dressing aside. Make the pasta salad: Remove the tough stems of the asparagus then cut each spear into 1-inch pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 11 minutes, then add the asparagus to the pot and cook it with pasta for 1 more minute. Drain the pasta and asparagus then rinse it with cold water. Transfer the pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Stir in the onions and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the pasta, tossing to combine, then cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan cheese and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING | JUST A TASTE



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Skip the store-bought pasta salads in favor of a quick and easy recipe for Asparagus Pasta Salad tossed in homemade Italian dressing!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound asparagus
2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta, such as penne or rotini
2/3 cup sliced red onions
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving

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ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



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How to make Asparagus Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 1

For the dressing: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional) 1/2 cup extra-virgin oliv

Steps:

  • Make the dressing:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until combined. Set the dressing aside.
  • Make the pasta salad:
  • Remove the tough stems of the asparagus then cut each spear into 1-inch pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 11 minutes, then add the asparagus to the pot and cook it with pasta for 1 more minute. Drain the pasta and asparagus then rinse it with cold water.
  • Transfer the pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Stir in the onions and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over the pasta, tossing to combine, then cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. When ready to serve, stir in the Parmesan cheese and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

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