50 cold pasta salad fresh Recipes

pasta shells (i always make the full lb and reserve 1/2 for a cold pasta salad for lunch the next day), fresh tomatoes - chopped, lemon - squeezed, red onion - finely sliced, shallot - minced, fresh garlic - pressed, leaves of basil - julienned, reserve pasta water -1/4 cup or so, olive oil, butter, salt and pepper to taste, fresh shaves of parmigiano-reggiano, variations - can roast tomatoes and garlic, saute onions , shallot and garlic

cooked pasta ; we used a mixture of cavatappi and radiatori and elbow pasta (because that was what was happened to be in the cupboard), tomatoes, stalk celery, green pepper, red onion, dressing, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, sugar, fresh diced basil, fresh diced mint

dry fettuccine pasta, natural peanut butter, vegetable broth, soy sauce, garlic, minced, crushed red pepper flakes, red bell pepper, chopped, green onions, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro

wacky macroni (tri-color pasta mix), grape tomatoes, fresh mozzerella, cubed, smoked mozzerella or provolone cheese cubed, red pepper chopped, green pepper chopped, red onion chopped, zucchini cubed, sliced black olives, sliced green olives, hard salami, cubed (i used half of a stick), hormel mini peppperoni slices (or used stick and cube), dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves minced well, salt, pepper, dried basil, shredded parmesan/romano cheese mix, oregano

fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, anchovy paste, garlic clove, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, farfalle (bow-tie pasta), freshly cooked to tender, rinsed under cold water, and drained, romaine heart, chopped (6 cups), grated parmigiano-reggiano (1 1/4 cups), croutons (optional)

uncooked small pasta shells, cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined, frozen peas, thawed, sliced green onions, minced fresh parsley, reduced-fat mayonnaise, reduced-fat plain yogurt, lemon juice, minced fresh dill, salt, pepper

italian salad dressing, sliced pepperoni, fresh tomatoes (diced ), sliced green olives, mozzarella cheese, cucumber (peeled and diced ), red onion, cooked pasta (can be spaghetti or corkscrew style)

linguine, cooked shrimp, tails and shells removed, bean sprouts, red pepper, thinly sliced, english cucumber, thinly sliced, green onions, sliced, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh coriander (optional), fish sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, granulated sugar, garlic cloves, minced, lime juice, asian chili paste

spaghetti or angel hair pasta, creamy peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce or a dash of hot pepper sauce, sesame oil (optional), grated fresh ginger, grated lime zest, kosher salt, canola oil, fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional), chopped scallions (optional), salted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)

elbow macaroni (or twisted pasta), mayonnaise (more or less ), tuna in water, drained (i use 2 cans), hard-boiled egg (optional), chopped onion (i like vidalias), chopped dill pickles, celery seed (or 1/2 cup fresh chopped )

uncooked rotelle pasta or 8 oz spiral shaped pasta, broccoli florets, cooked and rinsed with cold water, knorr pesto sauce mix, olive oil, red wine vinegar, grape tomatoes, halved, cubed mozzarella cheese (about 4 oz.), salt & fresh ground pepper

cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced, olive oil, minced shallots, minced garlic, dry white wine, sour cream, heavy cream, champagne vinegar, grated lemon zest, chopped fresh dill leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, orchiette , bowtie or radiatore pasta, chopped chives, chopped smoked salmon, salmon roe, dill sprigs, garnish

pasta (large, penne or shell), chicken breasts thin and pounded, very large eggplant or two smaller ones thinly sliced with skin, rucola/rocket/argula salad, tomatoes halved, fresh herbs finely chopped, lemon juiced, black olives optional, salt, extra-virgin olive oil

shell pasta, cooked,rinsed with cold water and set aside, fennel bulbs, cut in half lengthwise, sweet onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick, olive oil, plum tomato, diced, kalamata olive, pitted and sliced, fresh basil or 1/2 cup fresh dill or 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped, garlic, unpeeled (for roasting with fennel and onion), balsamic vinegar, olive oil or 1/3 cup vegetable oil, barbecue sauce, lime juice, romano cheese, grated, crushed red chili pepper

coloured rotini pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water), chopped cooked ham, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped, plum tomato, chopped, red onion, chopped, frozen peas, thawed, crumbled blue cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese) or 1/2 cup feta cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), salt (to taste if needed), mayonnaise, prepared hidden valley original ranch dressing (can use more , or use favorite brand ranch dressing), red wine vinegar, seasoning salt (or use 1/2 tsp white salt), minced fresh garlic (or use 1 tsp garlic powder, or to taste)

orzo pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, grape tomatoes, fresh basil leaf, feta cheese, frozen peas, thawed, pine nuts, lemon zest, pepper, garlic powder, salt

cooked chicken, finely diced (use white, dark or mixed ), cooked rotini (rinsed under cold water and drained well, can use small penne pasta or similar), romaine lettuce hearts , torn (use the inside heart of the lettuce), ripe cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced (optional), fresh ground black pepper, salt (to taste) (optional), caesar salad dressing (see kittencal s famous caesar salad), crumbled feta cheese (or to taste, or use 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese), crouton (to taste) (optional)

tomatoes, seeded & chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh white button mushrooms, sliced, green bell pepper, seeded & chopped, pepperoni, casing removed & cut into small dice, fresh mozzarella cheese or 1 lb fresh smoked mozzarella cheese, diced, leaves fresh basil, cooked , cool under cold water, then drain, pasta, cook and cool , i use bowties, garlic salt, dried oregano leaves or 1 tsp dried italian seasoning, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper