ITALIAN BASIL PASTA SALAD
Ready for a big bite of summertime? Pass around this garden-fresh pasta salad. I'd suggest serving it at your next dinner party, potluck or luncheon. -Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, cheese, yellow pepper, onion, pepper rings, olives, salami and basil. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
ITALIAN DRESSING PASTA SALAD
This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the full flavors of the herbs and veggies need a little time to blend. For more tasty ideas, check out these other cold pasta salad recipes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 36 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In two large bowls, combine the California vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, cheeses and pasta. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss before serving. Serve with Romano cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SPINACH BASIL PASTA SALAD
This is a delicious salad! Use this as an alternative to the traditional pasta or potato salads at your BBQ!
Provided by _jennifer
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Spinach Pasta Salad
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
- Toss the spinach and basil together in a large bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute; stir in the prosciutto and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add to the bowl with the spinach and basil mixture; toss to combine. Pour in the drained pasta and retoss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and pine nuts to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 344.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
TOMATO-BASIL PASTA SALAD
I got the basis for this recipe from my cousin's wife, who absolutely adores the taste of fresh basil! This is a great, simple summer pasta salad, with a nice light blend of flavors. FRESH basil is a must on this one!! This salad is great alongside BBQ chicken. Easy, and yummy!! Prep. time includes marinating time.
Provided by Manda
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together the tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil.
- Refrigerate 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, and rinse under cold water; drain.
- Mix pasta with tomato mixture until well-combined.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE
Give your pasta some bold color―and flavor―with our Italian Pasta Salad Recipe. You'll enjoy the taste of fresh basil and chopped tomatoes along with fun bowtie pasta and cheese in this Italian Pasta Salad Recipe.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Place in large bowl.
- Add tomatoes, 3/4 cup cheese, basil, garlic and oil; mix lightly.
- Top with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g
ITALIAN CONFETTI PASTA SALAD
This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight.
Provided by Jeri Mortinson
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill several hours. Stir gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 702.4 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
EASY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
This salad is easy to make and everyone loves it!
Provided by slopez5084
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta in cold water until cool; drain.
- Toss drained pasta, tomatoes, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, black olives, and celery together in a large bowl.
- Pour Italian-style dressing over the pasta mixture; toss to coat.
- Chill salad 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 456.2 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
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