Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

ITALIAN PASTA VEGGIE SALAD

This pasta salad recipe calls for a fat-free Italian dressing, your choice of veggies and some fresh ground pepper. Sound good?!

Provided by Rhonda

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and mushrooms. Pour enough dressing over to coat; toss and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 238 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Ingredients

10 ounces fusilli pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped mushrooms
¾ cup fat free Italian-style dressing

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD

Even our two small children eat their vegetables when I serve this colorful nutritious combination. To make it a main dish, I'll stir pepperoni slices and cooked cooled pasta into the crunchy, creamy blend. -Debbie Laubach, La Prairie, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine salad dressings; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir in cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g saturated fat (0 sugars, Fat 0 fiber).

Ingredients

5 cups fresh broccoli florets (1 large bunch)
5 cups fresh cauliflowerets (1 small head)
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 bottle (8 ounces) creamy Italian salad dressing
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

This wonderful dish combines all your favorite vegetables in one dish that can be adapted to your own tastes. If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/2 cup additional Italian dressing before serving. Also terrific with Ranch, Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Parmesan, and most other dressings!

Provided by Janet Eckermann

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
In large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, and olives. Toss well with dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 809.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini pasta
2 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
½ cup diced Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup pitted black olives
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

This is a great summer meal-in-one. Its bursting with fresh-from-the-garden goodness with added spark from the salami. Be as creative as you like with the optional veggies. I often have a few handfuls of something from the garden or a half a cup of leftovers that go right in. Even if you don't particularly like anchovies try adding the anchovy paste at least once. You don't really taste it -- it just improves the flavor of the dressing. Try it at your next potluck or picnic!

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

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Steps:

Mix all salad ingredients and any optional veggies in a large bowl.
Put all dressing ingredients into a bowl and mix vigorously with a whisk or fork to make sure that the anchovy paste is thoroughly blended inches.
Toss salad with dressing and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Taste and correct seasonings if necessary. If the pasta has soaked up too much dressing make a little more.
There should be a tang too it, maybe even a bite. If it seems bland make more dressing but don't overwhelm the fresh, bright flavor of the veggies.

Ingredients

1 lb tri-color spiral pasta, cooked and drained
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 medium cucumbers, chopped
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 -2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely diced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 lb hard salami or 1/2 lb pepperoni, diced
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese or 1/2 lb provolone cheese, diced
pepperoncini peppers (optional) or other hot pepper (optional)
snow peas (optional)
snap peas (optional)
green peas (optional)
broccoli (raw or blanched) (optional)
cauliflower (raw or blanched) (optional)
carrot (shredded or sliced) (optional)
green beans (raw or blanched) (optional)
lima beans (cooked and cooled) (optional)
garbanzo beans (cooked and cooled) (optional)
mushroom (fresh or canned) (optional)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/8-1/4 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
salt and pepper