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THE BEST PASTA SALAD

Make and share this The Best Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 51m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While pasta is cooking, chop tomato, peppers and onion into very small pieces. Add olives and mix.
  • Drain Rotini; rinse with cold water for about 3 minutes.
  • Mix pasta with tomato, peppers, onion and olives.
  • Refrigerate for about 1/2 an hour.
  • Add salad dressing; mix well.
  • Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  • Serve immediately.
  • If you have left overs, you will have to "re-wet" salad by adding a little more salad dressing the next day, especially if you substitute the dressing with a fat-free dressing.

8 ounces rotini pasta (Barilla is best)
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 (8 ounce) bottle Kraft sun-dried tomato salad dressing
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

BEST EVER PASTA SALAD

Yummy penne pasta recipe with cucumbers, tomatoes and seasonings. So easy it's worth a try.

Provided by ILOVETOCOOK

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and lemon pepper. Serve as is or chill for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 545 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 large cucumbers, peeled and cubed
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 tablespoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons lemon pepper

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
  • Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
  • Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
  • Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

1 (16 ounce) package Ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1/2 red onion (minced)
1 red bell pepper (minced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives (drained)
1 cup block Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

BEST EVER!!!!! ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Guido's Grandma would be proud of this one! I hope you all enjoy this as much as our family does. Bon A Petit!

Provided by Texas Pete

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17



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Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Rinse in cold water.
  • Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, olives, onions, and the cheeses, dressing, and rest of veggies, ham and salami; toss and mix well.
  • Taste to adjust seasoning, vinegar, or EVOO.
  • Cover and chill pasta salad for at least 2 hours or overnight is best.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 727.4, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 10.9

12 ounces cooked tri color rotini noodles
1 slice smoked deli ham, cut on no. 10 diced
3 slices deli hard salami, cut on no. 10 diced
italian seasoning, any will do. I use (Red monkey Organic grinder-Zest italian, freshly ground to taste.)
16 ounces newman's own family recipe Italian dressing (1 bottle)
15 -20 grape tomatoes, halved
2 scallions, sliced thin (green onion)
1 red bell pepper, diced
14 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, diced
sliced black olives (2 of the small cans)
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
red wine vinegar (I use just a splash or two)
extra virgin olive oil, if needed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (If needed)

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