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.

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