Best Three Cheese Pasta Salad With Olives Recipes

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THREE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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My kids love this salad! It's also a recipe that can be served hot or cold.It's a main dish or a great side dish. It's also a very versatile recipe that can be changed just by adding or taking away an ingredient.With this recipe the sky's the limit.

Provided by Deniece Mungo

Categories     Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb penne pasta
1 small green or red bell pepper
1 c cheddar cheese
1 c mozzarella cheese
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1 bottle ranch dressing
salt and pepper
1 can(s) black olives, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, cool and place in a large bowl.
  • 2. Add salt and pepper to your own taste, pour on whole bottle of Ranch Dressing and stir pasta to coat. Throw in the three cheeses, the chopped pepper and the olives,Stir until mixed.
  • 3. You can now eat it cold or you can place in a baking dish and heat until cheese is melted. It's fantastic either way!

THREE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Three Cheese Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsKittyKat

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces medium pasta shells
1 cup chopped pitted black oil-cured olives
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup diced sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated gouda cheese
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain.
  • Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine.
  • Pour vinegar into small bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.1, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 255.4, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.4

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD



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This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together quickly, but if you can make it ahead of time, the flavors seem to get better after it's chilled for a few hours. -Debby Harden, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 17 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
3 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2 pounds), seeded and chopped
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Gently stir in the tomatoes, cheese and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

THREE-CHEESE PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES



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Provided by Barbara Dod Whittle

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Herb     Olive     Pasta     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Graduation     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit     Virginia

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces medium-size pasta shells (about 2 3/4 cups)
1 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup diced sharp white cheddar cheese ( about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Gouda cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup basil vinegar or red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
Pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)

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