Best Rainbows Rainbow Pasta Salad Recipes

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD II

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This is a really quick and easy pasta salad. Great for picnics and BBQ's.

Provided by JENNIEANNE

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package tri-colored pasta assortment
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

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 and rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cooled pasta and Italian dressing. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 924 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Rainbow Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb tri-color pasta
1/2 cup red onion, sliced into ribbons
2 cups multi-colored cherry tomatoes, diced
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup kale, chopped and massaged in a little oil
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup mild yellow banana pepper ring, jarred
1/2 lb cubed mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb mini pepperoni slice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Mix together dressing (olive oil through pepper) and set aside until sugar is dissolved completely.
Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
Mix pasta together with the rest of the ingredients and toss with the dressing. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 734.7, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 15.7

RAINBOWS AND BUTTERFLIES PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces bow tie pasta, preferably whole grain
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen
1 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
Salt

Steps:

Cook the pasta as the label directs. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil to prevent sticking; let cool.
In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the corn, edamame, bell pepper and carrots. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Add the parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss again and season to taste.

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD

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This is a sweet and tasty salad that I made for a potluck supper, it was well received by all. For the sweetened condensed milk I used #14062 by Darlene Summers with great success. Cook time does NOT reflect overnight refrigeration.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 27m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb tri-color spiral pasta
2 carrots, shredded
1 red onion, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain; place in a large bowl. Add carrots, onion, green pepper and celery. In another bowl combine remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture, toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 390.9, Carbohydrate 66.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 33.7, Protein 8.1