Italian Dressing Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipes

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.

EASY TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta al dente as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, prepare above ingredients. Drain pasta & cool. Combine all ingredients by stirring gently.
• Chill & serve.

ITALIAN DRESSING PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In two large bowls, combine the California vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, cheeses and pasta. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss before serving. Serve with Romano cheese if desired.

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD

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.
• Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

TRI COLOR ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare your pasta as directed on box. Drain and place pasta in a big serving bowl.
• Add salad dressing, celery, tomatoes, olives, basil and oregano. Stir to fully combine. Add mozzarella cheese on top and mix again.
• Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill (at least an hour, can be overnight).
• Remove from refrigerator and stir to freshen up. If salad looks a little dry (especially if you let it sit overnight), add a tablespoon (or 2) of salad dressing and stir. Serve and enjoy!

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Run pasta under cold water and let cool in a large mixing bowl.
• Add shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, vinegar, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss well, coating everything with the spices, oil, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour.
• Serve cold; sprinkle Parmesan over individual servings.

PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI

Steps:

• Instant Pot Directions:
• Place water and Tri Colored Rotini in Instant Pot. Set to Manual (Pressure Cook) High for 3 mins with a 3 minute natural release
• Rinse Pasta under cold water and place in the refrigerator for 30-45 mins
• In a separate large bowl Combine cooked cooled pasta, Pepperoni, sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Mozzarella Pearls, and grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss to combine
• Pour Italian Dressing over top just before serving, and toss so everything is coated.
• Store in Refrigerator until ready to eat. Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
• Stove Top Directions:
• Follow directions on Pasta package for cooking instructions
• Rinse Pasta under cold water and place in the refrigerator for 30-45 mins
• In a separate large bowl Combine cooked cooled pasta, Pepperoni, sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Mozzarella Pearls, and grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss to combine
• Pour Italian Dressing over top just before serving, and toss so everything is coated.
• Store in Refrigerator until ready to eat. Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

ITALIAN DRESSING TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta , drain and rinse with cool water.
• steam broccoli florets lightly.
• Slice bell pepper into thin strips.
• Slice onion thinly.
• Cut pepperoni slices in halves or quarters.
• Cut whole olives in half - I used green olives with pimento.
• mix all ingredients together and add italian dressing.
• stir to combine and refrigerate for an hour or longer.
• add more italian dressing if desired.

KRAFT'S ITALIAN PASTA SALAD COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook rotini according to directions on box for al dente, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta in colander and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add Italian dressing and stir. Add in seasonings and toss to coat the pasta. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top. Customize with any additional meats, cheeses, and vegetables.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, usually 7-8 minutes for rotini. Drain and rinse under cold water. Return pasta to pot, away from heat.
• Pour in entire bottle of zesty Italian dressing (it may seem like too much at first, but the pasta will soak up a lot of the dressing as it cools). Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, giving it a good stir before serving to blend ingredients and dressing thoroughly.
• Enjoy!