QUICK AND EASY PASTA SALAD RECIPES

facebook share image    twitter share image    pinterest share image    E-Mail share image

QUICK AND EASY PASTA SALAD - INSPIRED TASTE



Quick and Easy Pasta Salad - Inspired Taste image

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

PASTA SALAD RECIPES - BBC GOOD FOOD



Pasta salad recipes - BBC Good Food image

Pasta needn't be served hot. Try one of our tasty ideas for lunches, picnics and sides.

Provided by Good Food team

Number Of Ingredients 1

More about "quick and easy pasta salad recipes"

PASTA SALAD RECIPES - BBC GOOD FOOD
Pasta needn't be served hot. Try one of our tasty ideas for lunches, picnics and sides.
From bbcgoodfood.com
See details


CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD - QUICK & EASY RECIPE
Macaroni Salad with egg, sweet pickles and a creamy dressing is a tasty side dish that's perfect for summer BBQ's and potlucks. My best macaroni salad recipe is quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
From kristineskitchenblog.com
Reviews 5
Total Time 30 minutes
Category Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 261 kcal per serving
  • Cover and chill macaroni salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. It will keep for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
See details


PASTA SALAD RECIPES - BBC GOOD FOOD
Pasta needn't be served hot. Try one of our tasty ideas for lunches, picnics and sides.
From bbcgoodfood.com
See details


CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD - QUICK & EASY RECIPE
Macaroni Salad with egg, sweet pickles and a creamy dressing is a tasty side dish that's perfect for summer BBQ's and potlucks. My best macaroni salad recipe is quick and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
From kristineskitchenblog.com
Reviews 5
Total Time 30 minutes
Category Side Dish
Cuisine American
Calories 261 kcal per serving
  • Cover and chill macaroni salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. It will keep for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
See details


QUICK AND EASY PASTA DINNER RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
7 Beef Quesadilla Recipes for Speedy Suppers Easy, cheesy, and affordable, quesadillas make a great meal on days when you're busy, tired, or just trying to make something the entire family will eat.
From allrecipes.com
See details


16 QUICK AND EASY SHRIMP AND PASTA RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
Jul 17, 2020 · "Everything except the pasta is done on the grill in this quick and delicious recipe," says Bibi. "Shrimp bathe in a yummy marinade while the rest of the ingredients are prepped. Angel hair pasta …
From allrecipes.com
See details


8 QUICK AND EASY PASTA RECIPES | RECIPETIN EATS
Jun 13, 2014 · Canned tomatoes - not all canned tomatoes are created equal. Good quality ones are naturally sweet with better tomato flavour, poor quality ones are sour and often unripe tomatoes. If needed, add sugar to sweeten tomatoes. Salted boiling water - use a big pot of water and 1 tbsp salt. Stir pasta …
From recipetineats.com
See details


15 QUICK AND EASY PASTA RECIPES WITH FEW INGREDIENTS ...
May 07, 2020 · 15 Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes With Few Ingredients; 15 Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes With Few Ingredients. Updated May 07, 2020. Skip gallery slides ... lemon juice, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Pair with a bagged green salad for a super-quick …
From myrecipes.com
See details


QUICK AND EASY PASTA RECIPES - FOOD.COM
40+ Quick & Easy Pasta Recipes. When you need to get dinner on the table fast, pasta is the perfect standby. Get out of your spaghetti-with-red-sauce rut thanks to these quick-prep dishes that …
From food.com
See details


30 QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN PASTA RECIPES | MYRECIPES
Sep 09, 2019 · Chicken Tortellini Salad Recipe. This pasta salad with chicken and fresh vegetables makes a quick and delicious summer dinner and an even better lunch for the next day. Get a jump on meal planning and prep this recipe a day in advance. Make and refrigerate the basil vinaigrette (shake it well before dressing the salad).
From myrecipes.com
See details


101 EASY PASTA RECIPES: BEST DISHES TO MAKE FOR DINNER (2022)
Jan 08, 2022 · 4 people – 16 ounces 6 people – 24 ounces 12 people – 48 ounces. Easy Pasta Recipes. These simple pasta recipes are just the thing to make your dinner a whole lot easier.
From parade.com
See details


40 EASY PASTA SALAD RECIPES - BEST COLD PASTA DISHES
Mar 30, 2018 · A summer picnic, potluck, or barbecue — these easy pasta salads will be your go-tos. And watch it be the first bowl to go empty. They're packed with a colorful mix of veggies, …
From housebeautiful.com
See details


QUICK AND EASY PASTA RECIPES - FOOD.COM
40+ Quick & Easy Pasta Recipes. When you need to get dinner on the table fast, pasta is the perfect standby. Get out of your spaghetti-with-red-sauce rut thanks to these quick-prep dishes that …
From food.com
See details


30 QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN PASTA RECIPES | MYRECIPES
Sep 09, 2019 · Chicken Tortellini Salad Recipe. This pasta salad with chicken and fresh vegetables makes a quick and delicious summer dinner and an even better lunch for the next day. Get a jump on meal planning and prep this recipe a day in advance. Make and refrigerate the basil vinaigrette (shake it well before dressing the salad).
From myrecipes.com
See details


101 EASY PASTA RECIPES: BEST DISHES TO MAKE FOR DINNER (2022)
Jan 08, 2022 · 4 people – 16 ounces 6 people – 24 ounces 12 people – 48 ounces. Easy Pasta Recipes. These simple pasta recipes are just the thing to make your dinner a whole lot easier.
From parade.com
See details


40 EASY PASTA SALAD RECIPES - BEST COLD PASTA DISHES
Mar 30, 2018 · A summer picnic, potluck, or barbecue — these easy pasta salads will be your go-tos. And watch it be the first bowl to go empty. They're packed with a colorful mix of veggies, …
From housebeautiful.com
See details


HEALTHY PASTA SALAD RECIPES - EATINGWELL
This quick, healthy Greek pasta salad recipe is tossed with all the elements of a Greek salad--plus chickpeas for added protein. This pasta salad holds well in the refrigerator or a cooler and tastes even better as the pasta …
From eatingwell.com
See details


QUICK & EASY HEALTHY RECIPES - EATINGWELL
I call it "Mom's Skillet Pasta" and she called it "Devon's Favorite Pasta." Either way it's a quick and easy weeknight dinner we created together and scribbled on a little recipe card more than a …
From eatingwell.com
See details


THE BEST EASY PASTA SALAD RECIPE - PINCH OF YUM
Jul 21, 2021 · Pinch of Yum Recipes Pasta The Best Easy Pasta Salad. The Best Easy Pasta Salad. 90 reviews / 4.4 average. Super easy Pasta Salad – with pasta, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, olives, and easy Italian dressing. ... I need a quick pasta salad …
From pinchofyum.com
See details


40 EASY PASTA SALAD RECIPES - BEST COLD PASTA DISHES
Mar 30, 2018 · A summer picnic, potluck, or barbecue — these easy pasta salads will be your go-tos. And watch it be the first bowl to go empty. They're packed with a colorful mix of veggies, …
From housebeautiful.com
See details


HEALTHY PASTA SALAD RECIPES - EATINGWELL
This quick, healthy Greek pasta salad recipe is tossed with all the elements of a Greek salad--plus chickpeas for added protein. This pasta salad holds well in the refrigerator or a cooler and tastes even better as the pasta …
From eatingwell.com
See details


QUICK & EASY HEALTHY RECIPES - EATINGWELL
I call it "Mom's Skillet Pasta" and she called it "Devon's Favorite Pasta." Either way it's a quick and easy weeknight dinner we created together and scribbled on a little recipe card more than a …
From eatingwell.com
See details


THE BEST EASY PASTA SALAD RECIPE - PINCH OF YUM
Jul 21, 2021 · Pinch of Yum Recipes Pasta The Best Easy Pasta Salad. The Best Easy Pasta Salad. 90 reviews / 4.4 average. Super easy Pasta Salad – with pasta, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, olives, and easy Italian dressing. ... I need a quick pasta salad …
From pinchofyum.com
See details