Macaroni Vegetable Salad Recipes

FRESH VEGETABLE-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, cold water oil and vinegar.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Stir drain pasta and remaining ingredients into seasoning mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

VEGETABLE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. , Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. Add macaroni to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

VEGGIE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, tomato, peas, cheese, celery, egg and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over macaroni mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

PASTA AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large pot, add pasta and salt, and cook until pasta is al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Add broccoli and continue to cook until the pasta is tender, 1 minute longer. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and garlic in a large bowl; add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Add drained pasta and broccoli and stir to coat with dressing. Let cool. Mix in tomatoes, olives, basil, parsley, and radicchio; stir to combine. Season with salt to taste.

VEGETABLE & TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare dressing: Combine oil, broth, vinegar, basil, shallots, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well combined. (Or whisk in a bowl.)
• To prepare pasta salad: Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Add arugula, zucchini, tuna, cheese, tomatoes, pepper and the dressing; toss to coat.

GAZPACHO MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well under cold water until pasta is cool; drain well.
• Combine pasta and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours for flavors to blend. Remove bay leaf before serving. Garnish with whole olives, cucumber slices and dill sprigs, if desired. Can be served chilled or at room temperature.

SIMPLE MACARONI 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, and rinse with cold water until no longer hot. Transfer noodles to a large bowl.
• Stir in red bell peppers, green bell peppers, green onions, celery and olive oil. Mix in mayonnaise and soup mix. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.