easy pasta salad

This crunchy pancetta pea and pasta salad is perfect as a light meal or as a side dish to grilled meats.

Pancetta, pea and pasta salad

casarecce pasta

(1 cup) frozen peas

(1/2 cup) frozen peeled edamame beans

Primo Gourmet Selection Pancetta

lemon,

dill

mayonnaise

(1/4 cup) sour cream

garlic, crushed

Lobster Roll Pasta Salad, inspired by one of my favorite summer sandwiches – a lobster roll – is loaded with lobster in every bite!

Lobster Roll Pasta Salad

lobster

celery and leaves

0% Greek yogurt

chives

red onion

celery salt

kosher salt (plus

DeLallo Cavatappi pasta

Prep all the ingredients, if your lobster is raw, steam it until just cooked.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to directions, I prefer to cook it 1 to 2 minutes longer than al dente when cooking for a cold pasta salad.

Drain and run under cold water.

Remove cooked lobster from shell and chop into large chunks, about 1 inch. Toss with the remaining ingredients and serve chilled. Makes 10 cups

Bright and colorful caprese pasta salad is the ultimate summer side dish. It's fresh, light, and loaded with vibrant summer flavors. Quick and easy too!

Caprese Pasta Salad

dry pasta

cherry tomatoes (1 pint), halved

cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved

cup fresh basil, chopped

tablespoons olive oil

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning

teaspoon salt

teaspoon ground black pepper

tablespoon balsamic reduction (optional)

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Transfer the drained pasta to a large mixing bowl or serving dish. Add tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil. 

Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano (or Italian seasoning), salt, and pepper on top of the salad and toss to combine. Top with a drizzle of balsamic reduction (optional).

Delish.com packed the classic flavors of caprese into a pasta salad.

fusilli,

ciligini,

pt. grape tomatoes, halved

c. thinly sliced basil,

Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

c. extra-virgin olive oil

tbsp. red wine vinegar

Italian seasoning

garlic,

kosher salt

black pepper

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We'll eat anything topped with balsamic drizzle, but especially this.

This easy pasta salad recipe is a summer favorite! Take it to a potluck, picnic, or enjoy it for lunch or dinner!

Easy Pasta Salad

lb pasta, (fusilli, penne, rotini)

red bell pepper, (seeded and chopped)

yellow pepper, (seeded and chopped)

grape tomatoes

black olives

Italian dressing (or use your favorite store bought dressing)

basil

parmesan cheese

Kosher salt and pepper, (to taste)

In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water. Drain the pasta well after rinsing.

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives. Add the dressing and stir until pasta noodles and vegetables are well coated.

Stir in the basil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve at room temperature or cold.

If you love Caprese recipes you will love this Caprese Pasta Salad. It's fresh and delicious and comes handy for all occasions.

bowtie pasta (raw)

mozzarella cheese pearls

purple onion (sliced (1/2 small onion))

cherry/grape tomatoes (halved)

basil leaves (chopped)

olive oil

balsamic glaze

tbsps. balsamic vinegar

lemon juice

salt

oregano

Cook Pasta al dente.

In a bowl or cup, prepare the dressing. Adjust salt per taste and preference.

Slice the tomatoes, onions and chop the basil.

Place all ingredients in a bowl: cooked pasta, mozzarella cheese, basil, onions and tomatoes. Pour in the dressing and mix everything together to coat well.

Serve and enjoy.

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad

8-10 oz rigatoni pasta

English cucumber,

red onion, thinly sliced

whole fat plain greek yogurt (can sub mayo if desired)

tbsp fresh chopped dill

tsp white wine vinegar

tsp salt

tsp pepper

Cook the according to the package directions until it&#x27;s al dente. Drain and let the pasta cool. 

While the pasta is cooling, slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and then dice it into thin slices. Slice ½ of a red onion into thin slices as well. Set these aside. 

In a small bowl, mix the full fat plain greek yogurt along with the white wine vinegar, fresh dill, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. 

In a large bowl, add the cooled rigatoni pasta. Top with the fresh sliced cucumber and red onion and all of the dressing. Mix gently to combine. 

Place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to let the pasta salad cool off and for the flavors to meld together. 

When serving, if desired, add a large handful of dill on top for garnish and an extra pop of flavor! Enjoy! 

This easy pasta salad is best served cold for summer parties or potlucks!

Easy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

rotini pasta

bacon

cheddar cheese (shredded)

green onions (sliced)

cherry tomatoes

milk

Tablespoon ranch dressing mix

Place drained pasta into a large bowl. Add bacon, cheddar, green onions and tomatoes.

Mix dressing ingredients and pour over ingredients in the large bowl.

Mix until fully combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Full of fresh, flavorful ingredients, this easy pasta salad recipe is a popular side dish for picnics, potlucks and cookouts!

Easy Pasta Salad with Mayo, Lemon and Basil

broccoli florets

peas,

sweet red bell pepper

cucumber

green onions

basil leaves

sugar

Kosher salt and black pepper,

Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions, adding the broccoli florets to the pot of boiling water during the final 30 seconds of cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool completely.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli, peas, red bell pepper, cucumber and green onion.

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, garlic, sugar, ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper.

Pour half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Store the remaining dressing in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator.

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Just before serving, toss with reserved dressing to moisten. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with fresh parsley.

This Tomato Orzo Pasta Salad is a simple yet delicious summer salad recipe with fresh tomatoes, orzo pasta and feta cheese tossed in a basil vinaigrette.

Tomato Orzo Salad

Ounces Orzo Pasta ((Cooked))

Cup Olive Oil ((divided))

Red Wine Vinegar

Lemon

Teaspoon Honey

Basil Leaves

Sea Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper

Cups Cherry Tomatoes ((Halved

Cup Feta Cheese ((Crumbled))

Toss cooked orzo with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Chill.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and sugar.

Chop the basil leaves and add in. Stir in a pinch (approximately 1/4 teaspoon) of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.

Combine the orzo, dressing, tomatoes and feta.

Stir until the dressing coats the pasta.

Refrigerate until serving.

This Classic Italian Pasta Salad is summer picnic comfort food at its best. Tri-color pasta, veggies, cheese and pepperoni fill this zesty Italian salad.

Italian Pasta Salad

tri-color rotini pasta

sliced olives ((2.25 ounce))

pepperoni

cheddar cheese

tomato

pasta salad seasoning

zesty Italian dressing

Cook the pasta according to package directions and allow it to cool.

Once the pasta has cooled to room temperature, add the olives, pepperoni, onion, cheese, cucumber and tomato. Stir well.

Just before serving, sprinkle the salad seasoning on top of the salad, then pour the dressing over the top. Mix well. Add more dressing, if desired.

Cold Italian pasta salad packed with colorful veggies, such as broccoli, tomatoes, and cucumbers, plus Italian favorites like salami, cheese, pepperoncini, and olives.

Delallo fusilli pasta

broccoli florets (cut bit sized)

grape tomatoes (halved)

baby cucumbers (quartered)

genoa salami (diced

½ cup sliced pepperoncini (plus 2 tablespoons of brine)

red wine vinegar

garlic

garlic powder

parsley

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

When boiling, blanch the broccoli 15 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon and rinse under cold water to stop it from cooking.

Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.

Drain and rinse under cold water then add to a large bowl with the remaining ingredients.

Mix well and refrigerate until chilled. Serve cold.

Homemade Creamy Pasta Salad is the perfect side to accompany any bbq main you can throw at someone. Super versatile, so throw in any vegetables you have laying around and make it your own!

Creamy Pasta Salad

small shells

red bell pepper, diced

celery

tomatoes

shallot,

bacon, crispy and rough chopped

sour cream

mayo

mustard

onion powder

celery seed

Salt your water well, and bring it to...

Salt your water well, and bring it to a boil. Cook the noodles until they are al dente. Rinse with cold water and set aside.

Combine the sauce ingredients and mix well to...

Combine the sauce ingredients and mix well to combine. Stir into the pasta along with the vegetables and bacon.

Chill for several hours before serving.

This Mediterranean orzo salad is a 20 minute recipe you won&#039;t want to miss!! It&#039;s easy to throw together with my special trick, and doesn&#039;t skimp on flavor. Plus, easily make it vegan using your favorite dairy free cheese!

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