Colorful Veggie Pasta Salad Recipes

VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vegetables, vinegar, basil, oil, sugar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

COLORFUL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, snow peas, carrot, cucumber and reserved pineapple juice. , Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Add to pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

COLORFUL VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing mix, oil and vinegar; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

COLORFUL VEGGIE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Spread the refried beans on one side of each tortilla. Layer each with the Vegetable Mix, BBQ Onions and cheese. Fold in half to form half-moons. (You can also make one large quesadilla by layering just one tortilla and topping it with the other tortilla, bean-side down.) Press down to even out the ingredients.
• Melt the butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the quesadillas and cook on one side until deep golden brown and starting to crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until also golden brown and crispy, another 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cut into wedges. Serve warm with sour cream.
• Add the carrots, broccoli and zucchini to a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the vegetables, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the vegetables start to brown and release all their liquid, 5 to 10 minutes. Use immediately or cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This is a great way to add veggies to kid's pasta sauces, soups and snacks-like quesadillas.
• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are very soft and translucent, about 20 minutes. Add the barbecue sauce and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have absorbed the sauce and are slightly sticky, another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

COLORFUL SUMMER VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 in. of water to a boil. Add carrots, beans and peas; cook for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl; add zucchini, summer squash, onions, red pepper and olives., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.