Best Pantry Pasta Salad Recipes
PANTRY CAESAR CHICKEN & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
This is a great way to use up some of those items that were tucked away in the pantry for "just in case." A caesar pasta salad kit, a can of tender chicken breast chunks, a can of artichoke hearts and some mayo come together to make a great meal that can be on the table in half an hour, tops, and can be served either warm or chilled. Don't skip the crushed crouton topping. It adds a great crunch.
Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal
Categories Salads
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather and prep ingredients.
- Bring 2 to 3 quarts water to boiling; add about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt. Add the package of rotini pasta; return to boil, reduce heat to medium-high and gently boil pasta for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While pasta is boiling, mix together 1 tablespoon water and the seasoning packet from the salad kit. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise, stirring to blend well. Set aside.
- Drain cooked pasta (do not rinse if you want a warm salad, rinse with cold water for cold salad.)
- Add drained pasta to bowl with seasoned mayonnaise mixture; mix gently until pasta is evenly coated.
- Add chicken and artichokes, mixing gently until evenly coated with the mayonnaise mixture. Add more mayonnaise if needed, especially after refrigerating.
- Just before serving, lightly sprinkle with crushed seasoned croutons and grated parmesan cheese.
PANTRY PASTA SALAD
This is a quick and delicious recipe from staples in my pantry. It is a hearty pasta salad great as a main dish or side and is perfect for potlucks or anytime you are in a pinch for time. You can't go wrong with this recipe. In season (and on hand) cherry tomatoes would be an excellent addition, as would fresh herbs from your garden. Any cheese would work and diced salami or browned pancetta would be great in here. Be careful not to over-salt your water. The artichokes, olives, dressing, and cheese add lots of salty goodness.
Provided by ATB
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Italian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, frozen peas, black olives, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- Mix still-warm pasta into garbanzo bean mixture. Fold queso blanco cheese into salad; add Italian salad dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with cracked black pepper. Set salad aside until peas thaw and flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1042.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
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