Best Sweet Summer Pasta Salad Recipes

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SWEET AND TANGY PASTA SALAD



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June Herke WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA I'm a retired farmwife and one of 16 children. I learned lots about cooking from my mother. This recipe is my version of a much simpler one.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
1 jar (8 ounces) whole baby corn, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
DRESSING:
1 cup canola oil
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cucumber, corn, artichokes, olives, red pepper and onion. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SUMMER PASTA SALAD I



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This is a great pasta salad, light and refreshing and a great family favorite! Has Catalina and Italian dressing, veggies and vinegar that gives it that zing! This is best when prepared the day before to get the full flavor!

Provided by TINA B

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina salad dressing
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 cucumber, chopped
2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped baby carrots
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ teaspoon celery salt
salt and pepper to taste

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.
  • In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Boil for one minute.
  • In large bowl, combine vinegar mixture, Catalina dressing and Italian dressing. Mix well. Add pasta, cucumber, olives, tomato, onion, carrots, and bell pepper; toss. Season with celery salt, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1021.4 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

SWEET MACARONI SALAD



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A sweet out-of-the-ordinary dressing makes this macaroni salad special. My aunt gave me the recipe and it has become one of my favorites. I occasionally leave out the green pepper if I know that people don't like it, and it still tastes great. -Idalee Scholz, Cocoa Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
4 medium carrots, shredded
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine macaroni and vegetables. Whisk together remaining ingredients until smooth and sugar is dissolved; stir into macaroni mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SWEET PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this sweet pasta salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kristy Adam

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package rainbow spiral pasta
2/3 cup sugar (or sweetener)
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup ketchup
salt and pepper
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
2 -3 green onions, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
  • Mix sauce together.
  • Rinse pasta in cold water.
  • Transfer to a medium large bowl.
  • Add sauce and vegetables.
  • Toss and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 92.3, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 16.6, Protein 6.3

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