TRI COLOR ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
Easy recipe for the best Tri Color Italian Pasta Salad. This meal is full of fresh vegetables and only takes 20 minutes to put together from start to finish.
Provided by Pamela
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare your pasta as directed on box. Drain and place pasta in a big serving bowl.
- Add salad dressing, celery, tomatoes, olives, basil and oregano. Stir to fully combine. Add mozzarella cheese on top and mix again.
- Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill (at least an hour, can be overnight).
- Remove from refrigerator and stir to freshen up. If salad looks a little dry (especially if you let it sit overnight), add a tablespoon (or 2) of salad dressing and stir. Serve and enjoy!
TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD
To accompany the sandwiches, serve Tricolor Pasta Salad from Lorraine Darocha of Berkshire, Massachusetts. Pretty pasta spirals and convenient frozen veggies are tossed with a light dressing to make this colorful medley. "For vegetarians, you can add protein-rich chickpeas or beans to make it a main dish," Lorraine recommends.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 minutes or until thawed; drain. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, vegetables and olives. , Combine salad dressing and garlic salt if desired; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD
This is a quick and tasty pasta salad that all of my friends beg me to make whenever there is a party! It is always a crowd pleaser!
Provided by MEEHSKABOB
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
- Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 779.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD
A classic potluck or picnic dish. Lite and cool for summer. You can adjust ingredients according to what's in your garden. Keeps well.
Provided by LexingtonMom
Categories Potluck
Time 25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and cool. While they cook, chop your vegetables.
- In large bowl, stir together cooked noodles, cheese cubes, cucumber, tomato, and olives.
- In separate bowl, stir together remaining ingredients; these will be your dressing.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture, and toss all to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
- Toss again just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 363.1, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9.8
TRI-COLORED PASTA SALAD
Categories Pasta Vegetable Side Vegetarian
Yield enough for 20 or more people
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- #1. Boil pasta in large pot of water until tender, but not soft. Drain. Rinse with cold water until noodles are cold. #2. While noodles are cooking: In large bowl, dice tomatoe, cucumber, and onion. Break cauliflower and brocolli into medium to small flowerettes. #3. In medium bowl mix oil,ketchup, vinegar and sugar with a whisk. Set aside. When noodles are cold, toss them in with the vegetables. Add sauce and toss well. Refrigerate for 1 or 2 hours before serving.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love