Creamy Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipes

CLASSIC CREAMY PASTA SALAD

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This Classic Creamy Pasta Salad is such a flavorful side dish. Creamy dressing and crispy diced vegetables mixed with elbow pasta make it oh so delicious.

Provided by Dina

Categories Salad

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup Mayonnaise
3/4 cup Sour cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp pepper to taste
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 cup red onion ((about a quarter of a large onion))
2 sticks celery
1 red bell pepper

Steps:

Start off by making the creamy salad dressing. In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Then dice up the red onion, celery, and bell pepper. You can speed the process up by using a vegetable chopper.
Now cook the pasta according to the package or al dente. Once the pasta is cooked, pour out into a colander and quickly rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Then add the pasta, chopped vegetables, and creamy dressing into a large bowl and toss to combine. Here you can add additional salt according to your liking. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 282 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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It's always fun to incorporate the vegetables we grow in our garden into different dishes. This salad not only gives me the opportunity to use our vegetables, it looks and tastes great.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cooked spiral pasta
2 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sliced green onions
DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, pasta, carrots, peas, ham, cheese and onions., In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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This light, multicolored salad is an original. When I serve it at potlucks, I', always asked for the recipe. It's also a standby for the "snowbirds" who gather with us in Arizona each winter. -Kathy Crow, Cordova, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 16-18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 ounces spiral pasta, cooked and drained
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 to 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
2 cups frozen broccoli and cauliflower, thawed and drained
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots, parboiled
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 jar (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine pasta, onions, zucchini, broccoli and cauliflower, carrots, celery, peas, olives and artichoke hearts. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta and vegetables and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

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Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a good way to utilize garden vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 large cucumbers, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
10 radishes, sliced
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon celery seed, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and radishes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to vegetables and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package Ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1/2 red onion (minced)
1 red bell pepper (minced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives (drained)
1 cup block Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

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