Best Sarahs Fabulous Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

SARAH'S PASTA SALAD

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This is something I threw together one day. Prepare the veggies while the pasta cooks and you're done in 10 minutes. I use different kinds of tomatoes, depending on what I have on hand. Cherry or grape tomatoes are easy to just throw in - no cutting required.

Provided by Sarah Ripley

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
1 large tomato, diced
½ cup Ranch dressing
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold running water to cool.
In a bowl, gently toss together pasta, avocado, tomato, dressing, and bacon. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 424.2 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

EASY SUMMER PASTA SALAD

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I was looking for something easy to make for a Memorial Day picnic. I also found this is good for concerts.

Provided by little lisa p

Categories Summer

Time 2h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) box tri-colored pasta
1 cucumber
1 tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, and pieces
1 (16 ounce) bottle robusto Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons Salad Supreme dry seasoning

Steps:

Boil a large pot of water for the box of pasta. After the water comes to a boil, dump in the whole box of pasta.
Use a large mixing bowl. Core the tomato. and Slice the cucumber. Cut the cucumber and tomato into small pieces. Then place in the bowl.
Add the whole can of black olives.
Once the pasta has cooked, let it cool for an hour. After it has cooled, add the pasta to the bowl with the vegetables.
Mix the vegetables and pasta. After you have mixed up all the ingredients, Add the bottle of Italian dressing.
Mix in the Italian dressing. Then add the Salad Supreme Seasoning and mix it up again.
Finally put in the frig and let it chill for 2 hours. Once chilled, Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 1064.3, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 8.2

SUMMER PASTA SALAD

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This classic pasta salad, packed with a bounty of summer vegetables and fresh herbs, is the perfect thing to make after a trip to the farmers' market. Look for the tastiest produce at the peak of its season, like crisp radishes and cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and sweet raw corn. We recommend allowing the pasta salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound gemelli or other twisted pasta, such as cavatappi
1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 pints mini heirloom cherry tomatoes or other cherry tomatoes, halved
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 cups radishes, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 about ears)
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, radishes, corn, shallot, parsley and dill. Toss to combine and allow to marinate at room temperature for least 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.