Best Salsa Pasta Salad Recipes

SALSA PASTA SALAD

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A great summer salad served cold that tastes better the longer it sits.

Provided by Kathy T

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups dry rainbow radiatore pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
3 tomatoes, diced
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
⅓ cup lemon juice
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 514.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA

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Looking for a light and refreshing salad? Try this intriguing combination with either fresh or frozen cooked shrimp.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)
1 head Boston lettuce
1 medium cucumber, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
12 ounces cooked (peeled and deveined) large shrimp
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pineapple
1/2 cup coarsely chopped strawberries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 kiwifruit, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 small jalapeño chile, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

TOMATO-SALSA PASTA SALAD

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Delicious, fresh tomatoes transform this pasta salad into a tasty feast. Although the red, yellow, and green tomatoes make for a beautiful presentation, this dish is equally delicious using just one color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 ounces (1 pint container) red cherry tomatoes, halved
10 ounces (1 pint container) yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
10 ounces (1 pint container) green cherry tomatoes, halved
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
2 limes, juiced, plus more to taste
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 pound orecchiette (or other short pasta)

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.

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING

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Tortellini Pasta Salad infused with fiesta flavors, pepper jack cheese, sweet corn, black beans, avocado, bell peppers, etc. bathed in Creamy Salsa Dressing and garnished with bacon and Pepper Jack AKA Oh my YUM! This Tortellini Pasta Salad is about to become your new favorite way to devour tortellini. or pasta. or salad. or pasta salad. It's a flavor and texture dream and makes a fabulous side for any occasion! Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe As I share Carlsbad Cravings creations, I share what I love and

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

23 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini
fresh corn kernels (from 1 ear of sweet corn)
1 1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 of a small red onion, chopped
1 large Avocado, chopped
6 slices thick cut bacon, crumbled ((more or less to taste))
1/2 cup finely grated Pepper Jack cheese (or more to taste)
3/4 cup salsa ((medium for more of a kick))
1/2 cup sour cream ((may sub.plain Greek yogurt))
1/4 cup mayonnaise
juice from 1 lime ((2 tablespoons))
1 jalapeno (seeded, deveined and roughly chopped)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro
1/2 tsp EACH salt, ground cumin, sugar**
1/4 tsp EACH pepper, smoked paprika
Milk as needed
Hot sauce to taste

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.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH FRUIT SALSA

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Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

Fresh Fruit Salsa (see recipe)
2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
1 head Boston lettuce
1 medium cucumber, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced crosswise
12 ounces peeled and deveined cooked large shrimp
1 avocado, sliced
Fresh Fruit Salsa:
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 cup coarsely chopped strawberries
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 kiwi fruits, , peeled and coarsely chopped
1 small jalapeno chiles, chopped
Mix all ingredients.

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.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

MEXICAN PASTA SALAD WITH SALSA

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Very different from the other pasta salads already posted here. Got this from makesameal.com. Very simple to make with few ingredients. You could get creative and add more ingredients like corn, beans, and olives but this is a good base. Nice for the warmer weather. We loved this. I used Miracle Whip, which I like better in this salad, and 2 cloves garlic for mine. Mild salsa goes down better with my kids but use a stronger one if you like.

Provided by Oolala

Categories Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 -12 ounces elbow macaroni
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup green onion, sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise, can use Miracle Whip
3/4 cup salsa, your choice