Best Three Cheese Pasta Salad Recipes

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THREE-CHEESE PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES



Three-Cheese Pasta Salad with Olives image

Provided by Barbara Dod Whittle

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Herb     Olive     Pasta     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Graduation     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit     Virginia

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces medium-size pasta shells (about 2 3/4 cups)
1 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup diced sharp white cheddar cheese ( about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Gouda cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup basil vinegar or red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
Pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)

THREE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Three Cheese Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsKittyKat

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces medium pasta shells
1 cup chopped pitted black oil-cured olives
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup diced sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated gouda cheese
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1 pinch sugar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain.
  • Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine.
  • Pour vinegar into small bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in oil.
  • Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.1, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 255.4, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.4

THREE-CHEESE AND HAM PASTA SALAD



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No one will ever know that you used a Caesar pasta salad mix to jump-start this fun and flavorful salad!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1/3 cup julienne strips mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup diced Cheddar cheese
1 cup julienne strips fully cooked smoked ham (6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of hot water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring ccasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir together Seasoning and Crouton Blend, oil, water and mustard in large bowl. Stir in pasta, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese and ham. Refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg

THREE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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My kids love this salad! It's also a recipe that can be served hot or cold.It's a main dish or a great side dish. It's also a very versatile recipe that can be changed just by adding or taking away an ingredient.With this recipe the sky's the limit.

Provided by Deniece Mungo

Categories     Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb penne pasta
1 small green or red bell pepper
1 c cheddar cheese
1 c mozzarella cheese
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1 bottle ranch dressing
salt and pepper
1 can(s) black olives, sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, cool and place in a large bowl.
  • 2. Add salt and pepper to your own taste, pour on whole bottle of Ranch Dressing and stir pasta to coat. Throw in the three cheeses, the chopped pepper and the olives,Stir until mixed.
  • 3. You can now eat it cold or you can place in a baking dish and heat until cheese is melted. It's fantastic either way!

PASTA SALAD WITH THREE PEPPERS AND CHEESE



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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Healthy

Yield 15-20 Side servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

• 1 (16 ounce) package spiral-shaped pasta
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 1 green or orange bell pepper, julienned
• 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, drained
• 1 cup (approximately) Italian salad dressing
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook according to package directions.In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, basil, parmesan, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Toss with dressing, salt and pepper to taste. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

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