Italian Basil Pasta Salad Recipes

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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



Italian Basil Pasta Salad image

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.

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
2 cups grape tomatoes
7 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup pickled banana pepper rings
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 thin slices hard salami, diced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
DRESSING:
3/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil

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



Italian Dressing Pasta Salad image

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.

2 packages (12 ounces each) tricolor spiral pasta
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed
2 pints grape tomatoes
1 large zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 large yellow summer squash, quartered and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed
1 block (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Grated Romano cheese, optional

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



Spinach Basil Pasta Salad image

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

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 (6 ounce) package spinach leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces prosciutto, diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup toasted pine nuts

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



Tomato-Basil Pasta Salad image

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.

1 lb rotini pasta
2 lbs plum tomatoes or 2 lbs roma tomatoes, diced
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
fresh basil leaf, chopped,to taste (I use about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (fresh is best)

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



Italian Pasta Salad Recipe image

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

3 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
6 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 Tbsp. sliced fresh basil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil

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



Italian Confetti Pasta Salad image

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

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 cups colored rotini pasta
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
½ cup sliced black olives

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



Easy Italian Pasta Salad image

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

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
2 (6 ounce) cans sliced black olives
5 stalks celery, chopped
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste

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