FULLY LOADED SUMMER PASTA SALAD
Whip up a 30-minute meal-in-a-bowl with this refreshing Southwest-style pasta salad starring a creamy and tangy avocado dressing that will become your go-to dressing, dip and even sandwich spread.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and scallions and combine. Set aside.
- For the avocado dressing: Combine the yogurt, lime juice, honey, garlic and avocado in a blender until pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the dressing to the large bowl and toss to combine.
- Garnish the pasta salad with the Cotija and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
SUMMER PASTA SALAD II
This is the pasta salad that my mom makes. It's even better the day after.
Provided by MENTHA
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, olives, artichoke hearts, broccoli, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Toss until well mixed. Pour on one cup of the dressing and mix well. Cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- When ready to eat, toss with remaining one cup of dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic. Garnish with tomato wedges
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1900.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
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