SALAD TO GO WITH PASTA RECIPES

Name: Quick and Easy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes about 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

SPRING PASTA SALAD - HY-VEE RECIPES AND IDEAS

Spring Pasta Salad - Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas image

Provided by Hy-Vee Test Kitchen

Yield 18 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

10 oz. of uncooked Hy-Vee large shell pasta (3-1/2 cups)
2 c. of peeled and chopped cucumber
1.5 c. of sliced radishes
1 c. of chopped green bell pepper
0.25 c. of diced sweet yellow onion
1 c. of peeled, sliced carrots
0.75 c. of reduced-fat mayonnaise
0.333 c. of Hy-Vee sugar
1 tsp. of Hy-Vee dill
1 tbsp. of Hy-Vee white vinegar

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain in cold water.
2. In a large bowl combine cucumber, radishes, green bell pepper, onion, carrots and cooked pasta.
3. In a medium bowl stir together mayonnaise, sugar, dill and vinegar. Stir into pasta mixture, tossing gently to coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, FatContent 3.5g, SaturatedFatContent 0.5g, TransFatContent 0g, CholesterolContent 5mg, SodiumContent 90mg, CarbohydrateContent 17g, FiberContent 1g, SugarContent 5g, ProteinContent 3g

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