Angel Hair Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Steps:

• Chop/dice all vegetables and place in large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients for the dressing in with the vegetables.
• Boil angel hair pasta and drain very well.
• Mix pasta in with vegetables and dressing.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, saute the mushrooms, carrots, snow peas, yellow pepper, basil and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and salt until smooth; gradually stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and sauce is thickened., Remove from the heat; stir in tomatoes. Drain pasta; divide among four plates. Top with vegetable mixture; sprinkle with cheese.

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• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute shrimp in oil for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the tomatoes, broth, sugar, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in crab and reserved shrimp; heat through. Drain pasta; serve with seafood mixture.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add almonds and sesame seeds.
• Sauté until slightly brown, set aside.
• Combine oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and white pepper in a jar.
• Cover tightly and shake.
• Set aside.
• Combine cabbage, scallions, water chestnuts and pasta in a large bowl.
• Toss in nut mixture.
• Toss with dressing before serving.

Steps:

• Prepare angel hair pasta as it tells you on the box. Rinse with cold water.
• Peel green skin off cucumber. Cut cucumber in half and half again and take out seeds from cucumber. Cut in small pieces. Chop onion in small pieces.
• Put all ingredients in one bowl. Pour Kraft Ranch Dressing over and stir.
• Put in refrigerate until cold. When you serve, the dressing might be at the bottom. Stir again when serving.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain well and set aside to cool.
• Mix salad oil, steak seasoning and lemon juice and pour over pasta along with olives.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Just before serving, add mayonnaise, water and onions.
• Toss and serve with Parmesan on side.
• NOTE: Cook time refers primarily to chill time.

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the angel hair pasta in boiling water until the pasta has cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pimentos, lemon juice, vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder to the oil and stir; cook until the herbs are heated and fragrant. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the mixture. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss to evenly coat with the seasonings. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve hot.

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, and season generously with salt.
• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
• Once the water boils, cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 3/4 cup pasta cooking water, then drain. Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add half the dressing and 1/4 cup pasta water, season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep-sided saucepan, heat safflower oil over medium. Add onion and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and tender, about 10 minutes. Add snap peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup pasta water and the remaining dressing. Stir to deglaze the pan and lift the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet, then add vegetable mixture (with sauce) and scallions to pasta and toss until well combined (add more pasta water if thinner sauce is desired). Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, if using.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain & rinse under cold water. Nuke bacon until crisp; set aside to cool.
• Crumble bacon & mix together with pasta, onions, olives, & ranch dressing. Carefully work the shrimp into pasta. Note: As the salad sits, it will absorb some of the dressing - add a little more right before serving.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.