Best Lees Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

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COLORFUL VEGGIE PASTA SALAD



Colorful Veggie Pasta Salad image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fusilli
2 ears corn, husked
1 yellow squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks
1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick planks
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
4 scallions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons store-bought pesto
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
  • Brush the corn, yellow squash, zucchini, bell pepper and scallions lightly with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill the corn, turning frequently, until cooked through and the kernels are charred, about 10 minutes. Grill the zucchini and squash slices, turning once, until charred but not mushy, about 2 minutes per side. Grill the pepper slices until they are charred on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Grill the scallions whole, turning them frequently, until charred and soft, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the pesto, olive oil, lemon juice and zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the yellow squash, zucchini and bell peppers into 1/2-inch pieces and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Cut the kernels off the corn and add them to the zucchini; chop the scallions and add them, too. Add the pasta and grape tomatoes and gently toss until everything is coated with the dressing. Add the parsley, toss and season to taste. Serve at room temperature.

PASTA VEGETABLE SALAD



Pasta Vegetable Salad image

It only takes minutes to cook the tricolor pasta, but to really beat the clock, chop the vegetables ahead of time. I sometimes give the salad southwestern flair by adding black beans, frozen corn and salsa. The I top it off with a tomato-based dressing that I've spiced up with taco seasoning.-Helen Turner, Upland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 to 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add vegetables. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



Vegetable Pasta Salad image

This light, multicolored salad is an original. When I serve it at potlucks, I', always asked for the recipe. It's also a standby for the "snowbirds" who gather with us in Arizona each winter. -Kathy Crow, Cordova, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 16-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces spiral pasta, cooked and drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 to 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
2 cups frozen broccoli and cauliflower, thawed and drained
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots, parboiled
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 jar (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, onions, zucchini, broccoli and cauliflower, carrots, celery, peas, olives and artichoke hearts. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta and vegetables and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

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