Best Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

SAM'S MEDITERRANEAN ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Prepare 1 12 ounce box of tri-color Rotini pasta per package directions or to desired firmness. I suggest cooking to al dente. Drain in colander, rinse with cold water and set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, Mediterranean dressing (I use the Wish Bone brand), the optional sea salt (Feta cheese is salty enough for most people), and black pepper until smooth and creamy. If you can't find the Mediterranean dressing, use an oil based good quality bottled Greek dressing. I have made this using both types of bottled dressings and personally think the Mediterranean Italian gives it a better overall flavor.
• 3. Place 1/2 cup of Caesar croutons in a plastic storage bag and either "beat them up" or use a rolling pin to crush them. I've found it's not worth the effort of pulling out the food processor for this small task. Stir the crushed croutons into the creamy mixture.
• 4. Mix in the drained and cooled pasta, Kalamata olives, and crumbled Feta cheese ensuring that the pasta is well coated. If the mixture looks runny, don't fret; the pasta and crushed croutons will absorb the excess liquid. Adding an additional 1/4 cup of crushed croutons would help as well. I've added as much as 1 full cup and found that the next day leftovers were too dry with that amount added. Just keep in mind- the longer this pasta salad sits in the refrigerator while the flavors are mingling, more of the liquid will be absorbed.
• 5. Stir in the optional diced onion and red peppers. Add additional crumbled Feta cheese to the top for garnish if desired and refrigerate for 1-2 hours prior to serving. If the salad is "too runny", try adding an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup of crushed croutons.
• 6. Eat and enjoy! I don't like peppers so I don't use them, but I do love the onions for their texture and taste.

WHOLE WHEAT ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook rotini at a boil until the pasta is cooked yet slightly firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Rinse the pasta with cold water until completely chilled; drain completely.
• While the pasta cooks, whisk the apple cider vinegar and olive oil together in a large bowl until blended. Stir feta cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper into the vinaigrette.
• Fold the asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, green onions, and garlic into the vinaigrette to coat evenly.
• Stir the cooled pasta into the vegetable mixture; toss until evenly mixed.

RAINBOW ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

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

ROTINI PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse and set aside.
• While the pasta is cooking, cook the chicken breast tenders. Garlic salt, pepper and Mrs. Dash on both sides of the tenders and sautee them in olive oil until done on medium high heat (about 6 minute per side). Remove from pan and let cool.You can chop some of the veggies while the chicken is cooking. Once cool the chicken tenders can be shredded or chopped - your preference.
• Once all veggies are chopped, chicken is cooked, and pasta is cooked and drained, add all ingredients together except for the tomatoes, and toss with Italian dressing.
• Place in the refrigerator until salad is cool. Add the tomatoes before serving so they don't get smushy.
• Serve with a crusty garlic bread and Enjoy!
• "Cook" time is chill time.

ANTIPASTO ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, put together all the above salad ingredients.
• Make the salad dressing at least 2 hours (preferably the night before).
• Mix all the ingredients together and let them"set".
• This makes more dressing than you need so put only what you need on the salad and toss thoroughly.

GARDEN ROTINI PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Boil pasta. While pasta is boiling, chop veggies into bite size pieces, place in large bowl. Drain and rinse pasta, add to veggies. Add seasonings and dressing. Mix well and enjoy!

GARDEN ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Directions:.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 5 cups of salted water to a boil, with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add pasta and cook per directions on package (8-11 minutes). Drain, and run pasta under cool water to rinse. Add drained pasta to a large bowl, and combine with all other ingredients. Toss, and chill 1 hour prior to serving.

RAINBOW ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions.
• 2. Run pasta under cold water. Strain
• 3. In a large serving bowl add all the ingredients and toss gently.

GARDEN ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. These are some of the main ingredients for the salad. Cook pasta until Al Dente, according to directions on package. Then rinse drain an set aside till needed.
• 2. Chop veggies and cube cheese and set aside till needed.
• 3. Add the Vinaigrette and fresh horseradish to a large bowl and whisk together until blended.
• 4. Add in the chopped vegetables, celery, shallots, minced garlic cloves and cubed cheese, then stir to blend together.
• 5. Add in the chopped tomatoes and roasted red peppers and stir to mix together.
• 6. Add in the cooked pasta and seasoning, stir till bended together, then chill a few hours before time to serve to allow flavors to blend together. Stir just before serving.
• 7. Serve with your favorite Entrée, I served mine with Barbequed Baby Back Ribs.

TRI-COLOR ROTINI PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• 1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. 2. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, olive oil, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt until emulsified. 3. When the pasta is done, drain it, and add to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Toss to coat. 4. Add the red pepper, chickpeas, olives,and pepperoni to the bowl, and toss. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes. 5. When the pasta is cool, add the cheese, toss, and serve

ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain very well and transfer to a large mixing bowl. If the pasta will need to sit on its own for a little while, add 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, if desired, to prevent sticking, and toss to coat.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, salad seasoning, and dressing.
• Toss gently until well mixed and coated with dressing. Sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese and serve.