Best Super Easy Pasta Salad Recipes

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SUPER-EASY TUNA PASTA SALAD



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Definite crowd pleaser! This is THE pasta salad. Super easy to make. Ingredients are easy to keep on hand. Recipe is very easily doubled. It has become my signature side dish for barbecues.

Provided by Noreen LeBlanc Maher

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 (16 ounce) bottle creamy Italian-style salad dressing (such as Ken's Steak HouseĀ® Creamy Italian Dressing)
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until chilled; drain.
  • Mix pasta and salad dressing in a large bowl; fold tuna into the pasta mixture.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the salad is cold, at least 1/2 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.4 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 617.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

SUPER EASY PASTA SALAD



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This is a delicious, summery pasta salad that's incredibly easy to make! I often get requests for it at family gatherings. I usually use fat-free Italian dressing and light mayonnaise and it still tastes fantastic. Feel free to throw in some peppers and other veggies too!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb uncooked pasta, of your choice
1 stalk celery, diced
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup Italian salad dressing (to taste)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  • Drain and pour pasta into a large dish.
  • Stir in the celery and tomatoes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the salad dressing and mayonnaise, then pour this mixture over the salad and toss again, to coat.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

SUPER EASY PESTO PASTA SALAD



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This couldn't be easier to make, and it was so good! I got the original idea from Kraft, but really made it my own!

Provided by Spookygirl

Categories     Penne

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh basil, washed
1 clove garlic, pressed,chopped or smashed,to taste
1/4 cup chopped black olives
3 cups cooked pasta, your favorite bite sized variety,cooled

Steps:

  • Place basil, garlic, salad dressing and cheese in blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Make adjustments to spices as necessary.
  • Toss with olives and pasta.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to mix.
  • Overnight is good.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 4.1

SUPER EASY PASTA SALAD



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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield Serves as much as you want to make.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large bag Tri-Colored Rotini Pasta
1 Lg. Bottle Zesty Italian Dressing
1 can each: Peas, green beans, corn (white & yellow), medium olives, chopped olives (whatever canned vegetables you like, throw them in!)
1 lg. Red onion, chopped lengthwise (not diced)
1 entire bulb garlic, crushed
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 jar artichoke hearts, lightly chopped
1 cup sweet banana peppers, lightly chopped
2 cups dry salami, cubed
dill weed
coarse salt
fresh cracked black pepper
italian seasoning
red (chili) peppers
sugar
vinegar
olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta as per package instructions, DO NOT OVER COOK! Rinse in cold water, drizzle small amount olive oil over noodles to inhibit sticking, place in refridgerator to cool. While pasta is cooking, chop garlic, red onions and bell peppers. As Pasta is cooling, into large bowl, combine all ingredients except for sugar, vinegar and oil. Mix Well and season to taste. If base is too tart, add sugar in small amounts - if it becomes too sweet, add vinegar to balance sugar. Add pasta and mix well again. Season to taste and repeat sugar or vinegar process to balance taste combination.

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