Best Creamy Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



Creamy Vegetable Pasta Salad image

It's always fun to incorporate the vegetables we grow in our garden into different dishes. This salad not only gives me the opportunity to use our vegetables, it looks and tastes great.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cooked spiral pasta
2 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sliced green onions
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, pasta, carrots, peas, ham, cheese and onions., In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • Mix carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes, and green onion together in large bowl. Add the cooled pasta and mix together. Pour the dressing over mixture, add the Parmesan and mix well.
  • Chill before serving.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD



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A zesty pasta recipe, with lots of crunchy vegetables.

Provided by L. Gale

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
½ cup thinly sliced carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, diced
¼ cup chopped onion
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
  • Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
  • Chill for one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1539.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

GARDEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DILL DRESSING



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Make and share this Garden Pasta Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups bow tie pasta, cooked and drained
2 medium carrots, grated
1 cup broccoli floret
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled,seeded,and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 green onions, sliced thin
2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Mix together salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
  • Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly.
  • Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

GARDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



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This lovely Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad is full of things people like-from asparagus spears and cherry tomatoes to fresh basil and creamy ranch dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 cups farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus spears (1 inch lengths)
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped red onions
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and adding asparagus to the boiling water for the last 3 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water.
  • Meanwhile, mix dressing and mayo in large bowl. Stir in onions. Add pasta mixture, tomatoes, cheese and basil; mix lightly.
  • Serve or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

CREAMY GARDEN SPAGHETTI



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I spent 14 years preparing meals in restaurants, but now I just cook to entertain family and friends. I've always liked the versatility of pasta. This cheesy vegetable noodle dish is one of my grandmother's favorites, so I make it often when we get together. -Karrie Fimbres Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound fresh broccoli, broken into florets
1-1/2 cups sliced zucchini
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 vegetable bouillon cube or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms and carrot in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and set aside., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, bouillon and thyme until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Add the vegetables; cook until heated through. Drain spaghetti; Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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