ORIGINAL PASTA SALAD RECIPES

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QUICK AND EASY PASTA SALAD - INSPIRED TASTE



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This easy pasta salad is flexible based on the ingredients you have in your kitchen or the season. Start with a hearty pasta shape that has nooks and crannies to hold onto the dressing like rotini or penne. Then toss with our simple dressing and lots of colorful vegetables. We also love adding parmesan cheese, which melts into the dressing as well as a handful of fresh mozzarella balls. For more suggestions for what to add, read through our recommendations in the article above.

Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield Makes about 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried pasta like fusilli, penne, rotini or farfalle (bow tie)
1 cup sliced bell pepper (1 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini (1/2 medium)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (5 to 6)
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) halved mixed olives
1 cup (2 ounces) grated parmesan cheese or hard cheese
1 cup (6 ounces) fresh mozzarella balls, chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley or basil, optional
1/3 cup red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 to 3 tablespoons juice from pepperoncini jar, optional
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, 6 to 10 minutes (check the package for recommended cook time). Drain and rinse well under cold water.
  • While the pasta cooks, in the bottom of a large bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, pepperoncini juice (if using), and the olive oil until blended. Add the drained and rinsed pasta to the dressing and mix well.
  • Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes, scallions, pepperoncini (if using), olives, parmesan, mozzarella, and the herbs (if using). Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Serve or for the best results, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of the salad, Calories 363, FatContent 19.1g, SaturatedFatContent 5.1g, CholesterolContent 18.3mg, SodiumContent 507.1mg, CarbohydrateContent 36.6g, FiberContent 2.3g, SugarContent 2g, ProteinContent 11.7g

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE - HIDDEN VALLEY



Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe - Hidden Valley image

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Provided by Courtesy of Kim Demmon of Today's Creative Blog

Total Time 41 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes

Yield 0

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (12 oz.) elbow macaroni
1 packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 package (8 or 9 slices) bacon
2 small cans olives
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Boil your pasta according to package instructions. You want the pasta to be al dente so it's not overcooked.
  • While your pasta is boiling, gather all your other ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, mix up your Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet with the mayo, sour cream, milk and garlic powder and set aside.
  • Place all other ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Once your pasta is finished, rinse under a cool stream of water until all the pasta is cool.
  • Place the pasta in with the other ingredients, add the dressing and toss until well-coated.
  • Chill or serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0

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