Best Tangy Pasta Salad Recipes

SWEET AND TANGY PASTA SALAD

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.

TANGY CATALINA PASTA SALAD

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. Run under cold water to chill, drain again.
• Toss together pasta, tuna, shrimp, onions, green pepper, celery, garlic salt, salad dressing, and relish. Add enough mayonnaise to thin out dressing, if desired.

TANGY BUFFALO CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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 and cool.
• Mix pasta, chicken, celery, roasted red pepper, and 1 tablespoon of reserved roasted red pepper juice in a salad bowl. Stir mayonnaise, hot sauce, Gorgonzola cheese, and Worcestershire sauce together in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat. Chill before serving.

TANGY BROCCOLI-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add onions, peppers and bacon; mix lightly.
• Mix mayo and sugar until blended. Add to salad; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

TANGY PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss pasta with celery, spinach, capers, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

TANGY TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing, dill and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

TANGY TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. I use Barilla Whole Wheat Rotini.
• While the pasta is cooking, chop pepper, tomatoes, celery and olives and place in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine miracle whip, ranch dressing, lemon juice, garlic and herbs and mix until blended. *Add more or less spices to taste.
• Once pasta is cooked, drain and put in a large bowl. Add vegetables, tuna and Miracle Whip mixture to pasta.
• Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until cool.
• Serve and enjoy!

TANGY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the lemon juice to the water. Drain and cool. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, radishes and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

TANGY BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook penne according to package directions. While penne is cooking microwave broccoli florets on high for 2-1/2 minutes with a few tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt. Let broccoli cool and drain. When penne is done, rinse with cool water and drain. Place all salad ingredients in large bowl and get ready to make the dressing.
• 2. Combine all dressing ingredients in medium size bowl and mix with a whisk to remove any lumps. Add to salad and toss/mix well. Cover and chill to let the flavors meld.
• 3. Serve as a side with burgers or sandwiches, or do what I do, roll in Bibb lettuce leaves and take a big bite!

TANGY PASTA & BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Mix A.1. sauce, dressing and garlic until blended. Pour 1/4 cup over steak in shallow dish; turn steak over to evenly coat. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate. Refrigerate remaining sauce mixture for later use.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Drain steak; discard marinade. Grill steak 8 to 10 min. on each side or until medium doneness (160°F). Let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, combine cooked pasta with vegetables and cheese in large bowl.
• Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Add to pasta mixture with half the reserved sauce mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir in remaining sauce mixture before serving.

TANGY BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• COOK AND DRAIN PASTA; RINSE UNDER COOL WATER FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES. SET ASIDE. IN A SMALL BOWL,COMBINE VINEGAR,OIL,BASIL,OREGANO,GARLICAND PEPPER; MIX VIGOROUSLY WITH A WIRE WHISK. DICE RED ONION. CHOP ROASTED RED PEPPERS INTO BITE SIZED PIECES. POUR DRESSING MIXTURE OVER PASTA AND TOSS THOUROUGHLY. STIR IN ONION, PEPPERS, FETA, AND OLIVES. CHILL SALAD FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS BEFORE SERVING IN ORDER TO OBTAIN MAXIMUM FLAVOR!

TANGY BROCCOLI-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add onions, peppers and bacon; mix lightly.
• Mix mayo and sugar until blended. Add to salad; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

TANGY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Drain bacon, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.
• Mix reserved drippings, the dressing, sugar and garlic salt in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon just before serving.