Best Layered Pasta Salad Recipes

LAYERED CAESAR, SHRIMP & PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing, mayo and garlic until blended.
• Place half the salad greens in 3-qt. bowl; cover with layers of pasta, tomatoes, remaining greens, croutons, eggs, shrimp and cheese. Refrigerate dressing mixture and salad 1 hour.
• Add dressing mixture to salad just before serving; mix lightly.

LAYERED CURRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Meanwhile, in 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer salad greens, carrots, peas and tomatoes.
• In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, mayonnaise and curry powder; stir in pasta. Spread pasta mixture over vegetables in salad bowl. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

LAYERED DEVILED EGG PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat; let eggs stand in hot water for 10 minutes. Immerse eggs in a bowl of ice water and let cool, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Peel eggs and halve them lengthwise. Scoop yolks into a bowl. Arrange egg whites cut-side up on a plate.
• Mash egg yolks into a crumbly paste with a fork. Mix in 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise and mustard with the fork. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon egg yolk mixture into a small piping bag; pipe into the egg whites. Garnish with fresh dill.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 15 minutes.
• Mix cooled pasta with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon pasta into the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl. Layer tomatoes, celery, ham, and lettuce on top. Arrange deviled eggs on top before serving. Garnish with spring onions.

LAYERED SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain again.
• Toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin; salt to taste.
• Layer pasta, beans, corn, bell pepper, green onion and olives in a 2 1/2 to 3 quart straight sided bowl.
• In a small bowl combine mayo, sour cream and salsa; mix well. Spread evenly over top of pasta, sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro.
• (Best if refrigerated several hours, or overnight before serving.).

LAYERED PASTA CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• In large stockpot, heat 3 quarts water to boiling. Add 3 tablespoons salt; return to boiling. Add pasta; cook as directed on package. Drain and cool slightly, then toss with 1 cup of the reserved marinating liquid from the bocconcini (if there is less than 1 cup marinating liquid, add enough olive oil to liquid to make 1 cup). Refrigerate to cool completely.
• Place tomatoes on ungreased baking pan with sides, divided by color; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside 15 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced by half. Set aside to cool.
• In 3 1/2-quart trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer as follows: Gently layer half of the pasta, then one-third of the basil leaves, then one layer of all the red tomatoes. Top the tomatoes with the bocconcini, then the rest of the pasta, another one-third of the basil, then the yellow tomatoes. Drizzle with the cooled balsamic vinegar.
• Shred remaining basil, and sprinkle on top.

SOUTHWEST LAYERED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. While pasta is cooking, prepare your chopped vegetables. If using canned corn or black beans, just rinse & drain well. Cover & refrigerate until ready to assemble the salad.
• 2. Mix the drained & cooled pasta with some of the salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate if you are not ready to eat.
• 3. When it's time for dinner, layer the pasta, then the vegetables, in a large pasta bowl or individual salad plates.
• 4. Top with crumbled Fritos and shredded cheese.
• 5. Decisions, decisions... Will you top with more salad dressing or possibly salsa & sour cream?
• 6. Whatever you decide, enjoy!

LAYERED CAESAR SHRIMP PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Mix dressing, mayo and garlic until blended. Place half the salad greens in a 3-quart bowl; cover with layers of pasta, tomatoes, remaining greens, croutons, eggs, shrimp and cheese. Refrigerate dressing mixture and salad 1 hour. Add dressing mixture to salad just before serving; mix lightly. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over salad before tossing with dressing mixture. Season salad with cracked black pepper. Have some leftover French bread and want to make your own croutons? Here is how to make your own croutons: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon minced garlic in medium skillet on medium heat. Stir in 1 cup French bread cubes; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp and golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Salad and dressing mixture can be refrigerated separately for up to 4 hours before serving. Tossing salad with dressing mixture just before serving.

LAYERED CAESAR, SHRIMP & PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• MIX dressing, mayo and garlic.
• LAYER half the salad greens, macaroni and tomatoes in 3-qt. bowl. Cover with layers of remaining greens, croutons, eggs, shrimp and cheese. Refrigerate dressing mixture and salad 1 hour.
• ADD dressing mixture to salad just before serving; mix lightly.
• Note: Coking time is actually chilling time.

LAYERED DEVILED EGG PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
• Bring water to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 minutes.
• Immerse eggs in a bowl of ice water and cool, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Peel eggs and halve them lengthwise. Scoop yolks into a bowl. Arrange egg whites cut side up on a plate.
• Mash egg yolks into a crumbly paste with a fork. Mix in 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise and mustard with a fork.
• Season with salt and pepper. Spoon egg yolk mixture into a small piping bag and pipe into the egg whites. Garnish with fresh dill.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 15 minutes.
• Mix cooled pasta with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon pasta into the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl. Layer tomatoes, celery, ham, and lettuce on top. Arrange deviled eggs on top before serving. Garnish with spring onions.

LAYERED SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix and dressing. Add pasta; toss to combine.
• In 3- or 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce, carrots, broccoli and pasta mixture. Top with tomatoes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

GARDEN-FRESH LAYERED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
• Layer pasta and next 4 ingredients in clear 3-qt. serving bowl. Mix mayo and dressing until blended; spread over salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Top with cheese, tomatoes and bacon.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Toss gently before serving.

ITALIAN LAYERED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Layer first 4 ingredients in clear 3-qt. serving bowl.
• Mix mayo, dressing and half the basil; spread over salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Top with cheese and tomatoes.
• Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Toss gently and sprinkle with remaining basil just before serving.

LAYERED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the shells according to package. Drain and rinse.
• Toss the shells with the oil.
• In a large mixing bowl, layer lettuce, shells ham, eggs, peas, and cheese.
• Combine rest of ingredients. Mix well.
• Spread over the salad, sealing to the edge of the bowl, cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.
• Toss before serving.

LAYERED CURRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Meanwhile, in 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer salad greens, carrots, peas and tomatoes.
• In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, mayonnaise and curry powder; stir in pasta. Spread pasta mixture over vegetables in salad bowl. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

LAYERED ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• COOK and drain pasta according to directions on box, rinse with cold water.
• CHOP all vegetables, pepperoni and cheese.
• LAYER one-third of the pasta in a 4 quart bowl, top with Pepperoni, Tomatoes, Peppers, Green Onions and Olives.
• SPRINKLE with 1 tablespoon seasoning blend.
• REPEAT layers 2 times.
• TOP with cubed KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese and KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese.
• COMBINE Vinegar, Water, Oil and Italian Seasoning packet in GOOD SEASONS Cruet Kit. Shake well.
• POUR Italian Dressing over Salad.
• COVER with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Toss gently just before serving.
• STORE leftovers in refrigerator.

LAYERED CURRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Meanwhile, in 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer salad greens, carrots, peas and tomatoes.
• In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, mayonnaise and curry powder; stir in pasta. Spread pasta mixture over vegetables in salad bowl. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

LAYERED PICNIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
• Return to cooking pan and toss with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing.
• Transfer half of pasta to a clear glass bowl.
• Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, and proscuitto on pasta.
• Top with remaining pasta.
• Sprinkle with basil and pour remaining dressing evenly over salad.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Serve at once or cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Toss right before serving to evenly coat dressing.

LAYERED PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Layer first 4 ingredients in 3-qt. bowl.
• Mix mayo and dressing until blended; spread over salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Top with cheese and tomatoes.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Toss gently before serving.