Corkscrew Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a large bowl. Stir pasta, chicken, bacon, Muenster cheese, celery, green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and avocado into dressing until evenly coated.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, until just tender.
• Drain and rinse with cold water then drain again.
• Place in a large bowl and toss with olive oil.
• Add the mayonnaise, olives, tomatoes, onions and herbs, toss well, sprinkle with feta cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper, serve over a bed of lettuce.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Cut tiny zucchini into rounds, or cut medium-sized zucchini into quarter rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
• In a skillet, saute the zucchini, garlic and pine nuts in olive oil until the garlic is golden and the zucchini is barely tender, for just a few minutes.
• Put the zucchini into a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, parsley, basil, cheese, lemon juice and olive oil. Add black pepper to taste and mix well.
• When pasta is el dente, drain it and add to the serving bowl.
• Toss everything and serve immediately.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

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.

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, toss chicken with dressing mix. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 8 to 10 min. or until done.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add remaining oil, chicken and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly.