Best Mostaccioli Summertime Salad Recipes

MOSTACCIOLI VEGETABLE SALAD

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I always seem to have an abundance of peppers and zucchini in my garden....and I'm a pasta lover. What better way to serve them together than a nice refreshing summer salad.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked mostaccioli pasta
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small summer squash, sliced and quartered
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried onion flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
Place pasta plus all remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Mix or shake all the vinaigrette ingredients together.
Pour dressing over salad mixture, tossing to coat.
Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Toss gently before serving.

MOSTACCIOLI SALAD

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This salad needs to marinate for at least one day before serving. Gets raves, is great for carry-ins and picnics, and goes with everything.

Provided by JAN

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time P1DT25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, cucumber, pimento, mustard, garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 148.7 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

MOSTACCIOLI SALAD

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Make and share this Mostaccioli Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SlipC

Categories Potluck

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb mostaccioli noodles
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cucumbers, chopped
parsley flakes
pimiento

Steps:

Prepare noodles as directed on package.
Combine other ingredients,except parsely and pimentos, in large bowl:Add cooked noodles.
Add parsley flakes and pimentos to taste.
Refrigerate overnight.
Serve cold or at room temperature.

CUCUMBER MOSTACCIOLI SALAD

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This recipe has been in my family for generations and is worth the wait. Plan ahead when making this recipe because the longer you let it marinate the better it tastes! (Cooking time is marinating time)

Provided by Mo the cook

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time P1DT10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb mostaccioli noodles, cooked & drained
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup oil
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

Blend together ingredients and let set overnight. (The longer the better).
Optional - Add 1 chopped green pepper or sliced tomato on top.
Will keep in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

MOSTACCIOLI PASTA SALAD

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This is a sweet/sour pasta salad,perfect for a potluck or picnic because of no mayonnaise. It is very good and so simple too make. It is a favorite here at our house. ENJOY!

Provided by Theresa P

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb mostaccioli pasta
6 drops yellow food coloring
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 finely diced onion
1 finely diced cucumber
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions (add the food coloring to the pasta cooking water).
Mix the vinegar, sugar and spices; heat to boiling.
Add the onion, cucumber and oil; mix all with the cooked and drained pasta.
Chill for several hours until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 40, Protein 8

MOSTACCIOLI PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD

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Make and share this Mostaccioli Pasta Primavera Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups mostaccioli pasta, uncooked
2 cups fresh asparagus spears, raw
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips
1/2 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package instructions.
During last 2 minutes of cooking add the asparagus.
Drain pasta& asparagus, rinse in cold water.
Whisk together the mayo, Italian dressing, vinegar& pepper.
When cool, in a large bowl, stir the pasta& asparagus with 1/2 cup dressing and remaining ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate for several hoiurs.
Just before serving stir in the remaining dressing.