Best 3 Simple Italian Pasta Salad Recipes
SIMPLE ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
Perfect for barbecues or any get together. Customize with your favorite vegetables and cheeses. Serve chilled or at room temperature. You can use any assortment of diced vegetables. You can substitute mozzarella cheese for the Parmesan cheese.
Provided by cdastolip9
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Italian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 8h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotelle in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Stir rotelle, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, olives, and pepperoni together in a large bowl. Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Pour remaining dressing over the salad and stir.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 771.3 mg, Sugar 4 g
CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 8 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- NOTE: If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/4 cup additional Wish-Bone Dressing before serving.
- For a Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, substitute 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise for 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing.
- Also terrific with Wish-Bone® Robusto Italian, Fat Free! Italian, House Italian, Ranch, Light Ranch, Fat Free! Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette or Fat Free! Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressings.
- See nutrition information for sodium content.
EASY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Easy Italian Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ND_Dawn
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Mix seasoning, italian dressing and Miracle Whip in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 329.5, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good quality olive oil will make all the difference in the taste of your pasta salad.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
- Let the pasta cool before assembling the salad: This will help to prevent the pasta from absorbing too much of the dressing.
- Use a light hand with the dressing: You don't want to weigh down the salad with too much dressing. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/4 cup of dressing for every pound of pasta.
- Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or parsley, can add a lot of flavor to a pasta salad. Add them just before serving to keep their flavor bright.
Conclusion:
Pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed all year round. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a pasta salad recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these pasta salad recipes a try.
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