Cold Linguine Salad Recipes

ITALIAN LINGUINE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes and onions. Drain linguine; rinse under cold water. Add linguine to vegetable mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

EASY COLD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool by running cold water over the pasta in a colander set in the sink.
• Combine cooked and cooled pasta with the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

LINGUINI SALAD

Steps:

• Toss Veggies with linguini and dressing.
• Variation: Toss in any variety of vegetables.

LINGUINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain.
• Stir linguine, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, green pepper, red peppers, onion, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
• Blend sugar, vinegar, ketchup, onion powder, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, salt, ground mustard, paprika, and garlic powder in a blender. Pour the vegetable oil in a steady stream into the blender while the mixture is blending. Mix a few seconds longer until the salad dressing is thick and creamy.
• Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

COLD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, and then drain and let cool. Stir in the green beans, oil and mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the lemon zest on top, mix well and serve.

COLD LINGUINE SALAD

Steps:

• Put all dressing ingredients in blender. Cook and drain linguine add dresssing and vegetables of your choice.Toast sesame seeds and sprinkle overtop. Cover with saran and refrigerate overnight. Can be prepared 3 or 4 days ahead.

LINGUINI SALAD (PASTA SALAD)

Steps:

• Break linguini into thirds and cook al dente by package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Combine cooked pasta, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms,cucumber, and salad dressing. Toss well.
• Chill for several hours to blend flavors. Stir occasionally.
• Top with fresh chopped basil when ready to serve.