Best 2 Summertime Fun Pasta Salad Recipes

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SUMMERTIME PASTA SALAD



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Nothing says summer quite like a cool pasta salad with loads of vegetables! Best of all, this recipe calls for frozen vegetables, so it's perfect when you don't have time to slice and dice fresh produce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2/3 cup ranch salad dressing
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 small tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, cook pasta according to package directions. Place frozen vegetables in strainer. Pour cooked pasta and water over vegetables to thaw; rinse and drain well. In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine salad dressings, dill and garlic salt until smooth. Place pasta mixture in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and dressing; stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

SUMMERTIME FUN PASTA SALAD



Summertime Fun Pasta Salad image

A light pasta salad both adults and kids will love. This is my own creation I am sure many have already tried. You can add or take away from this recipe. I usually serve crowds of 10 to 20 people, but I love to entertain so I also always serve this, spinach dip, potato and green salad, chip with dip and wings... This dish is always a hit!

Provided by ashleyliebenberg

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 1h27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 (5 ounce) can white tuna, drained, or more to taste
1 cucumber, cut into small pieces
1 ½ cups ranch dressing, or more to taste

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 and cool.
  • Mix tuna and cucumber together in a salad bowl; stir in cooked bow-tie pasta and ranch dressing. Chill at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 663.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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