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RAINBOW PASTA SALAD I



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A terrific Italian-flavored pasta salad with broccoli, pepperoni and cheese.

Provided by CESTIE

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
¼ pound sliced pepperoni sausage
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse twice in cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pepperoni, broccoli, olives, cheese and dressing.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1518 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD



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This refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks with wonderful flair, and everything she makes is delicious as well as lovely on the table. -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RAINBOW ROTINI PASTA SALAD



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Oodles of noodles plus plenty of fresh veggies make Debbie Albright's side dish a real meal-brightener. "I sometimes add extra color by substituting red bell pepper for half of the green one," she shares from her Salisbury, North Carolina kitchen.But the secret ingredient in this salad is actually t he sweetened condensed milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (1 pound) tricolor spiral pasta
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 large red onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed or 2 celery ribs, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain; place in a large bowl. Add carrots, onion, green pepper and celery seed. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SUMMER PASTA SALAD II



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This is the pasta salad that my mom makes. It's even better the day after.

Provided by MENTHA

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound rotini/corkscrew pasta
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (6 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh broccoli
½ pound salami, cut into strips
½ pound pepperoni, each piece cut into 4
½ pound mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
2 cups Italian-style salad dressing, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 tomato, quartered

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a bowl combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, olives, artichoke hearts, broccoli, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Toss until well mixed. Pour on one cup of the dressing and mix well. Cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • When ready to eat, toss with remaining one cup of dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic. Garnish with tomato wedges

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1900.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Rainbow Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb tri-color pasta
1/2 cup red onion, sliced into ribbons
2 cups multi-colored cherry tomatoes, diced
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup kale, chopped and massaged in a little oil
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup mild yellow banana pepper ring, jarred
1/2 lb cubed mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb mini pepperoni slice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together dressing (olive oil through pepper) and set aside until sugar is dissolved completely.
  • Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Mix pasta together with the rest of the ingredients and toss with the dressing. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 734.7, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.7, Protein 15.7

LAYERED RAINBOW SALAD POTS



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Give kids two of their five-a-day and a dose of vitamin C with these colourful rainbow pots of tuna salad, ideal for a lunchbox, or summer picnic

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Snack

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 8

350g pasta shapes (De Cecco is a good brand that stays nice and firm)
200g green beans , trimmed and chopped into short lengths
160g can tuna in olive oil, drained
4 tbsp mayonnaise
4 tbsp natural yogurt
½ small pack chives , snipped (optional)
200g cherry tomatoes , quartered
1 orange pepper , cut into little cubes 195g can sweetcorn, drained

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta until it is still a little al dente (2 mins less than the pack instructions) and drain well. Cook the green beans in simmering water for 2 mins, then rinse in cold water and drain well. Mix the tuna with the mayonnaise and yogurt. Add the chives, if using.
  • Tip the pasta into a large glass bowl or four small ones, or four wide-necked jars (useful for taking on picnics). Spoon the tuna dressing over the top of the pasta. Add a layer of green beans, followed by a layer of cherry tomatoes, then the pepper and sweetcorn. Cover and chill until you're ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

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