Best One Recipe Two Meals Summery Pasta Salad Recipes

FULLY LOADED SUMMER PASTA SALAD

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Whip up a 30-minute meal-in-a-bowl with this refreshing Southwest-style pasta salad starring a creamy and tangy avocado dressing that will become your go-to dressing, dip and even sandwich spread.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Kosher salt
8 ounces uncooked pasta, such as shells, cavatappi or penne
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup yellow corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup sliced scallions
Cotija, for garnish
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and scallions and combine. Set aside.
For the avocado dressing: Combine the yogurt, lime juice, honey, garlic and avocado in a blender until pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer the dressing to the large bowl and toss to combine.
Garnish the pasta salad with the Cotija and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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.