Colorful Veggie Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vegetables, vinegar, basil, oil, sugar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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 and rinse with cold water.
• In a medium bowl combine cooled pasta, cauliflower, broccoli, red bell pepper, cottage cheese, salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Spread the refried beans on one side of each tortilla. Layer each with the Vegetable Mix, BBQ Onions and cheese. Fold in half to form half-moons. (You can also make one large quesadilla by layering just one tortilla and topping it with the other tortilla, bean-side down.) Press down to even out the ingredients.
• Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the quesadillas and cook on one side until deep golden brown and starting to crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until also golden brown and crispy, another 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cut into wedges. Serve warm with sour cream.
• Add the carrots, broccoli and zucchini to a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the vegetables, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the vegetables start to brown and release all their liquid, 5 to 10 minutes. Use immediately or cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This is a great way to add veggies to kid's pasta sauces, soups and snacks-like quesadillas.
• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft and translucent, about 20 minutes. Add the barbecue sauce and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have absorbed the sauce and are slightly sticky, another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 in. of water to a boil. Add carrots, beans and peas; cook for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl; add zucchini, summer squash, onions, red pepper and olives., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to box, run under cold water to chill.
• Chop all veggies according to list.
• Mix everything in a large bowl.
• Add about 2/3 of the Italian, and 1/2 cup of ranch.
• Add more as needed.

Steps:

• Dressing: In medium-size bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until oil is thoroughly incorporated. Stir in garlic, thyme and oregano. Set aside half of the dressing for the pasta.
• Vegetables and Pasta: Prepare outdoor grill with hot coals or heat gas grill. Lightly brush grill grid with vegetable oil. Generously brush peppers, zucchini, squash, onion and tomatoes with some of the remaining dressing.
• Working in batches, grill the vegetables about 3 minutes per side or until fork-tender, about 18 minutes total. Brush the vegetables with additional dressing halfway through the grilling. Remove the vegetables from the grill and keep warm.
• In large bowl or on serving platter, toss together cooked pasta with reserved half of dressing and any remaining dressing used for grilling vegetables. Toss in basil and mozzarella cheese. Arrange grilled vegetables over top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until well blended; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.