Best Shells Pasta Salad By Diane Recipes

GARDEN SHELL SALAD

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Fresh basil marries the flavors of this splendid salad from Kathy Glasgow. The Marysville, California reader lightly dresses the dish, making it ideal with almost any entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY SHELL PASTA SALAD

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When I took this to a ladies' salad luncheon, the bowl was completely cleaned out!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked small pasta shells
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, carrot, cheese, cucumber, celery, sunflower kernels and egg. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SHELLS PASTA SALAD BY DIANE

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weather was finally warmin up hubby was cookin steaks on the grill what to have with them came up with this most times when makin cold salads using mayo i thin it down with milk i had no milk when i mde this so i used lemon juice and extra lemon pepper seasoning gave it great flavor

Provided by Diane Eldridge

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 lb med size shell pasta
1 can(s) med size black olives, drained well,about 1/2 of them cut in 1/2
1 medium onion,chopped fine
1 medium green bell pepper,chopped
1 large carrot, shredded
6 large eggs, hard boiled, one 1/2 for the top the rest chopped
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c lemon juice concentrate
1 Tbsp lemon pepper
1 tsp dried lemon peel
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 Tbsp dried celery flakes
several grinds black pepper as garnish on top of salad

Steps:

1. make dressing..... mix everything from mayo down in quart jar shakes well put in fridge till all others ready
2. boil pasta as per box...eat a piece of pasta making sure it is as tender as u like drain ,run cold water over pasta til it room temp drain well while fixin the rest
3. chop veggies,and eggs, put in lg bowl add pasta then add dressing stir to coat everything well put in fridge for several hrs before serving top with 1/2ved egg and grind pepper on top serve