Best Rotelle Pasta Salad Recipes

Classic Italian Pasta Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces rotelle or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2-1/2 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)
1/2 cup cubed cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
1 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing

Steps:

1. Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
NOTE: If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/4 cup additional Wish-Bone Dressing before serving.
For a Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, substitute 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise for 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing.
Also terrific with Wish-Bone® Robusto Italian, Fat Free! Italian, House Italian, Ranch, Light Ranch, Fat Free! Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette or Fat Free! Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressings.
See nutrition information for sodium content.

Southwest Pasta Salad image

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 c radiatore pasta, dry
1/2 c onion, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped (any color is ok)
1/2 c sliced black olives
1 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 can(s) red kidney beans (15 oz) drained and rinsed
1 c frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 can(s) Rotel tomatoes with chilis (approx. 12 oz)
1/2 c olive oil
1/3 c white vinegar
1/3 c lime (or lemon) juice
1 1/2 Tbsp garlic salt
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 c cilantro, chopped

Steps:

1. Boil pasta as directed on package.
2. Rinse and put in a large bowl.
3. Add all veggies.
4. Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, seasonings, and cilantro. Stir into pasta mixture. Let chill a few hours to blend flavors.