Best 7 7 Layer Pasta Salad Recipes

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Have you ever craved a pasta salad that offers a symphony of flavors and textures? Look no further than the tantalizing "7-Layer Pasta Salad"! A captivating blend of cheeses, meats, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, this pasta salad is sure to impress your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating the ultimate 7-Layer Pasta Salad, a dish that will be the star of any gathering, potluck, or picnic.

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SEVEN LAYER PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Seven Layer Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (4 ounce) cups uncooked bow tie pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 (9 ounce) cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • Place broccoli in boiling water.
  • Cover and cook 1 minute; drain.
  • Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
  • Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder in medium bowl.
  • Stir in pasta.
  • Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Top with bacon bits and parsley.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 233.8, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 13.9

7-LAYER SALAD



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This salad has been a regular at our church potluck dinners and is always enjoyed by many. I asked for the recipe early on and have made it many times in the past 15 years.

Provided by Kara Parsons

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ head lettuce, torn
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

SEVEN-LAYER HOLIDAY PASTA SALAD



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Holidays beg for do-ahead food prep. Here's a colorful salad created with you in mind.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/3 cup diced red onion
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
  • In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder. Stir in pasta. Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon bits and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

LAYERED PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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Love every layer equally with our make-ahead Layered Pasta Salad Recipe. Pile on ham, cheese, tomatoes and onions in this simple Layered Pasta Salad Recipe that's perfect for your next barbecue or picnic!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups medium pasta shells, cooked, drained
1 large red onion, sliced
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed, drained
1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1 cup KRAFT Natural Three Cheese Crumbles
1 cup halved grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Layer first 4 ingredients in 3-qt. bowl.
  • Mix mayo and dressing until blended; spread over salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Top with cheese and tomatoes.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Toss gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

7-LAYER PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by carmen-2

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
8 ounces farfalle (about 4 cups)
2 stalks broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Juice of 1 lime
Freshly ground pepper
2 avocados, diced
1 12-ounce piece deli ham, diced (about 2 cups)
8 ounces yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
1 small head romaine lettuce, sliced
2 tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the label directs), adding the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and broccoli and rinse under cool water; shake off the excess. Remove the broccoli and pat dry. Whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, 1/4 cup chives, the parsley, half of the lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Toss the pasta and a few tablespoons of the dressing in a medium bowl. Assemble the salad: Toss the avocados with the remaining lime juice in a large glass serving bowl and season with salt; arrange in an even layer. Top with layers of the ham, broccoli, pasta, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle some of the remaining dressing on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon chives, or cover and refrigerate the salad and dressing separately up to 6 hours. (Bring to room temperature before serving.) Photograph by Yunhee Kim

7 LAYER PASTA SALAD RECIPE FROM LITEHOUSE® (5 WW POINTS)



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Make and share this 7 Layer Pasta Salad Recipe from Litehouse® (5 Ww Points) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by punkyluv

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh spinach
3 cups cooked medium pasta shells, drained
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed, drained
6 ounces lean ham, cut into 1inch cubes
1 cup litehouse salsa ranch dressing
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Layer spinach, pasta, onion, peas and ham in a large serving bowl. Pour Litehouse Salsa Ranch Dressing over top in an even layer; top with cheese and tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate several hours until chilled. Toss gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 372.8, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 14.2

VEGETARIAN 7-LAYER SALAD



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A sophisticated layered salad that travels well. It provides a vegetarian with a complete meal at a cook-out where meat is being served. Non-vegetarians love it as well!

Provided by cookin' 2nite

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces mesclun salad greens
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups cooked beets, sliced
6 hard-boiled eggs, thickly sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen petite peas, partially thawed
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package chow mein rice noodles

Steps:

  • Place greens in a clear glass serving bowl; sprinkle with green onions. Layer sliced beets on the onions. Arrange hard-boil egg slices on their sides against the glass for a decorative layer. Add sliced red onions and peas. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Mix sour cream, half-and-half, crumbled blue cheese, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl until well blended. Pour evenly over the salad.
  • Top with rice noodles just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 298.4 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1466 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your pasta salad will taste. This is especially important for the vegetables, which should be crisp and flavorful. Try to use vegetables that are in season, as they will be at their peak flavor.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta is cooked just until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it. This will help prevent the pasta from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Chill the pasta salad before serving: Chilling the pasta salad will help the flavors to meld and will make it more refreshing. You can chill the salad for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The toppings are what really make a pasta salad special. You can use any combination of vegetables, meats, cheeses, and nuts that you like. Some popular options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, grilled chicken, ham, salami, mozzarella, feta, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Dress the salad lightly: The dressing is important for adding flavor to the pasta salad, but you don't want to overdo it. A light dressing will help to coat the pasta and vegetables without making the salad too heavy.

Conclusion:

7-layer pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a potluck. With its variety of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give 7-layer pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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