Pasta Salad With Provolone Recipes

PERFECT PASTA SALAD:

Steps:

• Mix together dressing first and set aside until sugar is dissolved completely.
• Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
• Slice the sliced pepperoni circles in half and separate slices.
• Mix together with pasta and chopped items, except the provolone cheese.
• Pour dressing over it all and mix well.
• Chill well.
• Add provolone cheese to salad before serving, otherwise it gets soggy.
• You may have to add extra red wine vinegar or olive oil to get it to the desired consistency.
• Some people like it moist, others on the drier side.
• This is guaranteed not to last long before it is completely devoured!
• Enjoy!

SALAMI & PROVOLONE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine pepper, cheese and salami., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to pepper mixture. Drizzle with 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. If desired, stir in additional dressing to moisten and sprinkle with basil before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH PROVOLONE

Steps:

• In small bowl combine garlic, salt, oil, vinegar, and herbs, set aside.
• Cook pasta until just tender, remove from water to large bowl.
• Add cheese, green pepper and vegetables to pasta, pour dressing over and toss to coat all.
• Chill 1 hour tossing occasionally to distribute flavor.

PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS AND GRILLED GREEN ONION-CRUSHED OLIVE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high.
• Toss the scallions in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the scallions until the bulbs are tender and the greens are well charred, 6 to 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes. Set aside to cool. When the scallions are cooled, chop them finely.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Add the scallions and toss to coat.
• When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and add to the vinaigrette. Add the olives, tomatoes, red onion, provolone, dill, parsley and arugula. Toss to combine.

THE ULTIMATE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

AWESOME 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, and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat.