Best Paula Deens Garden Pasta Salad Recipes

GARDEN-FRESH PASTA SALAD

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Ripe vegetables and whole wheat noodles get together for a better-for-you take on pasta salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Onions

Time 1h30m

Yield 14 servings, 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pkg. (16 oz.) whole wheat farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked
2 cups broccoli florets
1 each red onion and red pepper, chopped
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Drain.
Rinse pasta mixture with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix lightly.
Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir gently before serving; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

PAULA DEEN'S GARDEN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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Provided by á-167560

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 (16-ounce) package whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup water
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper and celery seed; stir in cooked pasta. In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine asparagus and ¼ cup water. Cover with plastic wrap, venting 1 corner, and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Drain well, and let cool. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Stir asparagus, tomatoes, and all remaining ingredients into pasta mixture until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.