Best Quick Spiral Pasta Salad Recipes

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COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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Tackle gatherings with a bright pasta salad. This tricolor toss-up with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. -Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing with roasted red pepper and Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CREAMY SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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I didn't have any elbow macaroni,so I used spirals instead! So Yummy!Hubby's Favorite!

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 oz package rotini pasta,dry
2 c mayonnaise
3 Tbsp yellow mustard
1/2 c sweet relish
1 can(s) 15 oz. medium pitted olives,chopped
4 celery stalks,diced

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot,cook pasta al dente'.Drain pasta,Rinse Pasta with cold water,set aside. In a Resealable Bowl,ADD Celery,Mayo,Mustard,Relish,olives,and salt to taste.
  • 2. ADD cooled Pasta to bowl,& Toss to combined! Chill 3 hours or overnight. Keep refrigerated!Enjoy!

SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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A great dish for those summer barbecues and picnics. Feel free to experiement with other ingredients. I always add some sliced ripe olives and at times sliced stuff olives. You can also vary the green pepper and use some of the other colors (or a combination).

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (I use the tri-colored pasta)
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped tomato (I always use Roma tomatoes)
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion (I grate mine)
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well.
  • Pour over salad and toss.
  • Chill several hours before serving.

VEGGIE SPIRAL SALAD



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My husband and son detested pasta salad before I came up with this one. But there were no leftovers the very first time I served this-now it's a summertime family favorite! Filled with fresh, crunchy radishes and celery, juicy tomatoes and cucumbers, this nutritious recipe is one to try with your gang. -Melody Loyd, Parowan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cucumber, celery, onion, radishes, tomatoes, olives, cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture., In a bowl, whisk the dressing mix, vinegar and oil. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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