Best Penne Pasta Salad Recipes

PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives. Stir in pasta. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES, ASPARAGUS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
• Saute asparagus tips in garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper until tender. Add to the pasta along with the basil and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to mix. Adjust seasonings as necessary. Refrigerate 1 hour or longer before serving.

PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, mix together the salad dressing, mustard, cheese and dill.
• Add pasta, red onion and bell peppers. Toss well; season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Slice peppers into ¼" wide strips, lengthwise. Place strips in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
• Toss dressing with the red pepper strips.
• Stack the basil leaves on top of one another and roll up. Slice the leaves crosswise into thin ribbons. This is called a "chiffonade" in case you want to impress your friends.
• Toss the basil leaves with the peppers. Set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
• Cook the pasta al dente in large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoons each salt and olive oil. Drain, rinse briefly and cool to room temperature.
• Combine pasta with marinated peppers and dressing.
• Add crumbled feta cheese. Taste and adjust salt, add liberal grindings of black pepper.
• Cool salad in fridge 1-2 hours before serving or salad may be chilled overnight and brought to room temperature 1 - 2 hours before serving.
• Garnish with basil chiffonade.

PENNE AND TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the penne according to the package instructions. Strain the water and set aside to cool, or run under cold water.
• In a large bowl mix the rest of the ingredients. Fold in the penne until the pasta is completely mixed inches.
• Enjoy!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND PEAS AND SWEET CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan cook the sausage until almost finished and remove from the saucepan. To the saucepan add 1/4 cup of olive oil and heat. Then add 1 cup of onions, oregano and garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Then add 6 cups of tomatoes, parsley and 1/4 cup of basil. Simmer for 5 minutes than add back to the sausage and simmer for 10 minutes then add the peas. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Toss pasta with the sausage, add 1/2 cup of basil and season with salt and pepper.
• Cut the kernels off the ears of corn and in a large bowl mix the corn with, remaining onion, 6 chopped tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

EASY PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Serve immediately. Or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

PENNE PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water, just until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
• Combine pasta and pesto in large bowl. Stir in mozzarella, tomatoes, Parmesan and olives. Chill until ready to serve. Serve garnished with basil sprigs, if desired.

PENNE PASTA SALAD GREEK STYLE

Steps:

• Combine all the dressing ingredients except the cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
• Combine pasta, peppers , tomato, and onion in another bowl.
• Pour dressing over pasta mix, add feta and mix well.
• Top with Parmesan cheese.
• Cool and refrigerate 4-5 hours to blend the flavours.

TUNA PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl,combine all ingredients except pasta and cheese,mix well to blend.
• Cook Rinse and drain pasta.
• Add pasta and cheese to the mayonnaise mixture,stir well.
• Cover place in fridge,chill at least 2 hours before serving.
• TIP: You can add almost anything to this salad and it taste good.

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH & TOMATOES

Steps:

• Mix the oil, vinegar, rosemary, thyme, garlic granules, oregano, basil and salt together in a large bowl. Add the cooked pasta and spinach, toss to coat well.
• Add the tomatoes and cheeses and mix well.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

ANN'S PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and toss with dressing.
• Add extra dressing if it gets dried out.

SMOKED HAM AND PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together pasta, ham, and onions; season with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard.
• Fold into pasta.

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, HAM, AND PROVOLONE CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Set aside.
• Cook the pasta in salted water per the instructions on the box, until al dente. Drain well then add to the mixing bowl.
• Steam the asparagus until crisp tender, then slice into 1 inch pieces.
• Add the sliced asparagus and the remaining ingredients to the pasta and dressing. Toss until all of the ingredients are well coated.
• Place into the refrigerator to chill for 3 hours. Garnish with with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and chiffonade of basil before serving.

CHICKEN & WHOLE WHEAT PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Chicken & Whole Wheat Penne Pasta Salad This is a fast & easy low-carb friendly recipe. 4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 cup roasted, chopped red peppers from jar ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1 cup cooked whole wheat penne pasta 4 tablespoons freshly grated Asiago Vinaigrette Dressing: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Combine all ingredients for the Vinaigrette dressing in a screw top jar. Cover and shake until thoroughly mixed. Set aside. Combine first 5 ingredients, chicken through pasta, in a medium bowl. Add the vinaigrette dressing; mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle grated Asiago over salad and serve. Makes 6 Servings.

QUICK PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Chop fresh basil for garnish, if desired.
• In large bowl, toss pasta, tomatoes and vinaigrette. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerated until serving.

PENNE RIGATE AND SMOKED SALMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and tarragon or dill (I prefer dill - due to the fact of tarragons licorice flavor).
• Add chopped shallot.
• In large bowl, toss together asparagus, salmon and pasta.
• Add dressing; toss gently to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
• Sprinkle with chopped chives.

MEDITERRANEAN PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook penne pasta for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but firm. Drain. Rinse under cold running water, drain well.
• 2. In a large bowl, toss pasta with artichokes, spinach, red onion and chick peas.
• 3. Whisk together artichoke liquid, wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce and parsley. Toss with penne pasta to coat.

MONICA'S PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta and cook till al dente.
• Drain and toss with a small amount of olive oil.
• Let cool slightly.
• Add vegetables, oil, vinegar, and toss with cooked pasta.
• Add romano cheese.
• salt/pepper to taste.
• Add cooked chicken/turkey breast (optional).
• Refridgerate for at least 15-30 minutes.
• You may need to add more oil or vinegar depending on how moist you desire the salad to be.
• You may also replace the balsamic vinegar with any vinegar you prefer.

SEAFOOD PENNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and cool pasta. Mix sour cream, dressing and milk (let sit 2 hours).
• Mix together onions, peppers, celery, crabmeat and pasta. Mix well with dressing. Chill at least 2 hours.