Best Salsa Pasta Salad Recipes

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for Fresh Fruit Salsa.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Divide lettuce leaves among serving plates. Arrange pasta, cucumber, shrimp and avocado on lettuce-lined plates. Serve with salsa.

SALSA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook radiatore pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine chopped onion, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes, and green chilies in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, cilantro, garlic salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sugar and chili powder.
• Mix cooked pasta with vegetables. Toss with cilantro dressing and serve.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare Fresh Fruit Salsa. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water drain. Divide lettuce leaves among serving plates. Arrange pasta, cucumber, shrimp and avocado on lettuce-lined plates. Serve with salsa.1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 70) Fat 8g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 110mg Sodium 220mg Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 3g) Protein 16g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
• Cook Tortellini in generously salted water just until al dente according to package directions (do NOT overcook - we don't want soggy tortellini). Rinse tortellini in cool water and add to a large serving bowl. Add. corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans, red onion and half of the dressing. Gently toss. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
• When ready to serve, add avocado, bacon, cheese and the desired amount of dressing to the salad (you may not use all it) and gently toss to combine. Add additional dressing if needed so its nice and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper and hot sauce if desired.

TOMATO-SALSA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice, onion, and oil in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Let stand at room temperature until tomatoes release their juices, about 1 hour. Toss with half the cilantro.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
• Toss pasta with tomato mixture. Stir in remaining cilantro, and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN PASTA SALAD WITH SALSA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water.
• In large bowl combine mayonnaise, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Add pasta, salsa and green onions; toss with large spoon coat.
• Cover and chill 1 hour to blend flavors.

SALSA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to box, drain.
• Mix rest of ingredients. Mixture should have a slight creaminess.
• Excellent warm or ice cold.
• Variation: add diced leftover chicken for a quick main dish.