Best 2 Pasta Salad Plus Recipes

PASTA SALAD PLUS

Pasta Salad Plus image

"When it comes to pleasing a crowd at a picnic or other summer gathering, this colorful pasta and veggie salad does the trick," say Taunja Roberts of Amity, Oregon. "My good fried Melody created this terrific recipe and shared it with me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
4 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
DRESSING:
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the next nine ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE ULTIMATE PASTA SALAD

The Ultimate Pasta Salad image

The tri-colored pasta along with the variety of vegetables, pepperoni, cheeses and spices is what makes this pasta salad out of this world. Great to take to a BBQ on those warm summer nights. This salad tastes wonderful right after you make it, but is best served the day after.

Provided by Helene Rose-Carson

Categories Salad Pasta Salad

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
1 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1 (6 ounce) can large pitted black olives, drained and sliced
½ cup olive oil, or to taste
½ cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Italian seasoning to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 572.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g