Easy Rainbow Pasta Salad Recipes

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RAINBOW PASTA SALAD I

A terrific Italian-flavored pasta salad with broccoli, pepperoni and cheese.

Provided by CESTIE

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6



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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 twice in cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pepperoni, broccoli, olives, cheese and dressing.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1518 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
¼ pound sliced pepperoni sausage
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD

This refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks with wonderful flair, and everything she makes is delicious as well as lovely on the table. -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9



Rainbow Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing

RAINBOWS AND BUTTERFLIES PASTA SALAD

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8



Rainbows and Butterflies Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta as the label directs. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil to prevent sticking; let cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the corn, edamame, bell pepper and carrots. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Add the parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss again and season to taste.

8 ounces bow tie pasta, preferably whole grain
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup corn kernels, thawed if frozen
1 cup shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
Salt

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD II

This is a really quick and easy pasta salad. Great for picnics and BBQ's.

Provided by JENNIEANNE

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5



Rainbow Pasta Salad II image

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 in cold water.
  • In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cooled pasta and Italian dressing. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 924 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

1 (16 ounce) package tri-colored pasta assortment
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

LAYERED RAINBOW SALAD POTS

Give kids two of their five-a-day and a dose of vitamin C with these colourful rainbow pots of tuna salad, ideal for a lunchbox, or summer picnic

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Cook the pasta until it is still a little al dente (2 mins less than the pack instructions) and drain well. Cook the green beans in simmering water for 2 mins, then rinse in cold water and drain well. Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and yogurt. Add the chives, if using.
  • Tip the pasta into a large glass bowl or four small ones, or four wide-necked jars (useful for taking on picnics). Spoon the tuna dressing over the top of the pasta. Add a layer of green beans, followed by a layer of cherry tomatoes, then the pepper and sweetcorn. Cover and chill until you're ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

350g pasta shapes (De Cecco is a good brand that stays nice and firm)
200g green beans , trimmed and chopped into short lengths
160g can tuna in olive oil, drained
4 tbsp mayonnaise
4 tbsp natural yogurt
½ small pack chives , snipped (optional)
200g cherry tomatoes , quartered
1 orange pepper , cut into little cubes 195g can sweetcorn, drained

RAINBOW ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Oodles of noodles plus plenty of fresh veggies make Debbie Albright's side dish a real meal-brightener. "I sometimes add extra color by substituting red bell pepper for half of the green one," she shares from her Salisbury, North Carolina kitchen.But the secret ingredient in this salad is actually t he sweetened condensed milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



Rainbow Rotini Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain; place in a large bowl. Add carrots, onion, green pepper and celery seed. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

1 package (1 pound) tricolor spiral pasta
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 large red onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed or 2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper

RAINBOW ROTINI SALAD

This is a standard for potlucks, and it makes a nice big salad that tastes great!

Provided by Sue H.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9



Rainbow Rotini Salad image

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil (2 teaspoons of salt can be added, optional). Add rotini. Return water to rapid boil and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse in cold water.
  • Combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cucumber, broccoli, mushrooms, olives and Italian salad dressing. Cover and chill. Toss salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 622.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

1 (16 ounce) package colored rotini pasta
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD

Make and share this Rainbow Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16



Rainbow Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Mix together dressing (olive oil through pepper) and set aside until sugar is dissolved completely.
  • Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Mix pasta together with the rest of the ingredients and toss with the dressing. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 734.7, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 15.7

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb tri-color pasta
1/2 cup red onion, sliced into ribbons
2 cups multi-colored cherry tomatoes, diced
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup kale, chopped and massaged in a little oil
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup mild yellow banana pepper ring, jarred
1/2 lb cubed mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb mini pepperoni slice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

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