3 Pasta Salad Recipes!

Why was the pasta salad sad?? Because it was feeling noodle-y.

Ok… that was bad, so here’s some good stuff!

Classic Pasta Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta (such as elbow, rotini, or shells)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham or salami
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup diced cheese (such as mozzarella, cheddar, or feta)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, ham, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and cheese.
3. In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to meld.

Southwest Pasta Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta (such as elbow, rotini, or shells)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1 cup diced avocado
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup diced cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, corn, black beans, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, avocado, cilantro, and cheese.
3. In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to meld.

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, chicken, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
3. In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes

Enjoy!