Best 9 Sweet Colorful Party Pasta Salad Recipes

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If you're planning a party and searching for a delightful and visually appealing dish to wow your guests, look no further than "Sweet Colorful Party Pasta Salad". This delectable salad features a vibrant array of colorful ingredients, a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, and a refreshing twist that makes it a perfect addition to any festive gathering. From choosing the right pasta to creating the ultimate harmony of flavors, this guide will take you through the steps of crafting the most delicious and aesthetically pleasing "Sweet Colorful Party Pasta Salad" that will be the star of your party.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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Tackle gatherings with a bright pasta salad. This tricolor toss-up with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. -Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing with roasted red pepper and Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COLORFUL PARTY PASTA SALAD



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In my catering buisness this is my number one most requested recipe. I make it often and it ends up on all my party tables as it's so pretty. It is also a great way to get kids to eat their veggies!

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 pounds, 25-35 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb tri-color spiral pasta
1 1/2 cups pepperoni or salami
1 (10 ounce) package feta cheese
2 cups broccoli
2 cups cauliflower
1 1/2 cups carrots
1 cup artichoke heart
14 ounces Hidden Valley Ranch salad crispins
1 (16 ounce) bottle kraft zesty Italian dressing
1 cup cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta til al dente.
  • Fine chop all meat and veggies.
  • Run cold water over pasta and add to large salad bowl, add veggies, Crispins and Dressing, toss to coat and chill 1-24 hours.

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package Ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1/2 red onion (minced)
1 red bell pepper (minced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives (drained)
1 cup block Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
  • Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
  • Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
  • Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

PRETTY PARTY PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Pretty Party Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wildheart

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces tri-colored pasta, any shape
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, from the deli
1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed til barely tender
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pasta.
  • Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Chill for a minimum of four hours.
  • Put in your prettiest clear glass bowl, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.7, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 41.4, Sodium 773.4, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.7

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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The colorful side dish shared by Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin features sweet pineapple, crunchy vegetables and refreshing cilantro in a tangy dressing with pasta. It requires just 15 minutes of prep time, so it's perfect for a quick lunch or on-the-go dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 cup fresh snow peas, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, snow peas, carrot, cucumber and reserved pineapple juice. , Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Add to pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Colorful Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darcys Diner

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (1 lb) box tri-color spiral pasta
1 large red pepper, diced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
4 ounces pepperoni, sliced & julienned
8 ounces black olives, sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 bunch broccoli floret
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • First make the dressing & then set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions and rinse under cold water until cool. Add peppers, onion, pepperoni, mushrooms, broccoli, olives, sun dried tomatoes & feta to pasta & toss. Pour dressing over all & mix well. Chill until time to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.2, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 34.6, Sodium 960, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 13.3

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD



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This salad is tasty and it takes very little time to prepare.

Provided by Michele

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package seashell pasta
½ cup finely chopped cauliflower
½ cup finely chopped broccoli
½ cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup cottage cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a medium bowl combine cooled pasta, cauliflower, broccoli, red bell pepper, cottage cheese, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 238.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

THREE PEPPER PASTA SALAD



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Although there are a lot of ingredients, this recipe is so easy and really delicious! Great to take to a picnic or party.

Provided by LINDA DEMARIA

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color pasta
⅔ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 orange bell pepper, julienned
1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, drained
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

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.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend the olive oil, white wine vinegar, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, dressing mixture, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 19.2 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 631 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD



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This is a quick and tasty pasta salad that all of my friends beg me to make whenever there is a party! It is always a crowd pleaser!

Provided by MEEHSKABOB

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
10 ounces diced processed American cheese
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 779.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of colorful pasta shapes to make your salad more visually appealing.
  • Cook the pasta al dente so that it retains its shape and texture.
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they are easy to eat.
  • Use a light dressing so that the flavors of the pasta and vegetables can shine through.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Pasta salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a pasta salad recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these pasta salad recipes a try.

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