Pasta Salads
Pasta gives these salads a base for vegetables, dressings, and other additions. Cherry bruschetta, tortellini, and ginger-sesame shrimp variations offer different flavors for a bowl to share.
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Dill Pickle Lovers Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1/2 lb dry shell pasta (about 3 cups) 3/4 cup sliced pickles 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, diced 3 tablespoons finely diced white onion 2 tablespoons fresh dill…

Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Strawberries, avocados and bow tie pasta all tossed with an irresistibly creamy balsamic glaze! Ingredients 1 pound dry bow tie pasta 4 to 6 cups packed torn salad…

Macaroni Coleslaw
Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) ring macaroni or ditalini 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix 2 medium onions, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1 medium cucumber,…

Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad
A simple pasta and spinach salad with crunchy apples, celery, and toasted pecans, chewy dried cranberries, sweet mandarine oranges and coated in a delicious poppyseed vinaigrette. Ingredients 5…
Pork Noodle Salad
Pork cooks quickly in the broiler, making this meal a clear choice for busy weeknight dinners. Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon…
Crunchy Asian Ramen Noodle Salad
Ingredients Salad Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix 2 (3-ounce) packages of ramen noodles, crumbled (you will not use the seasoning packet) 1 cup shelled and cooked edamame…

Cranberry and Pecan Couscous with Orange Vinaigrette
Ingredients For the Couscous 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup Israeli couscous 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon tarragon For the Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed…
Thai Chicken Pasta Salad
1 2¼ – 2½ pound deli-roasted chicken 4 cups water 2 3 ounce packages ramen noodles ¾ cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup light coconut milk ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro ¼ cup lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar…
Layered Antipasto Salad
3 cups (9 ounces) uncooked mostaccioli or penne pasta 2½ cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 cups chopped tomato ½ pound deli roast beef slices,…
Craige’s Favorite Tortellini Salad
1 7-ounce package frozen tortellini or 3½ ounces (2 cups) dried cheese tortellini 1 small red sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips ¾ cup broccoli flowerets 1…
