Monday, August 23, 2010

I'm looking for a pasta salad recipe?

that includes salami, cucumbers, provolone cheese, tomatoes, and some Italian dressing. I had it at a BBQ before but can't find a recipe similar to this with these ingredients.I'm looking for a pasta salad recipe?
I've had this before and it's so easy to make, you won't need a recipe. This is my own recipe, so I'm only guessing at amounts, but I do like to taste as I go! After the setting time, I always taste, re-season and add more veggies if I want. Broccoli, Asparagus, Mushrooms are my favorites, heck, even yellow squash. The colors are beautiful and the flavor is fantastic!





1 lb. Rotini Pasta (Tri-colored is nice) cooked, drained.


Italian Dressing (use your favorite), Balsamic Vinaigrette is better!


1/2 lb. Salami, cut into 1/2'; cubes


1/2 lb. Provolone, same size as salami (Fresh Mozz is great too)


Cherry tomatoes, (yellow and red, if you can get them) cut in half


English Cucumbers, 1'; dice


Red Onions, 1/2'; dice


Black Olives (optional) I personally don't like them


Fresh Ground Pepper


Parmesan Cheese, Flat Leaf Parsley to garnish





Combine all and let set for about 3 hours, toss before serving and add more dressing if necessary. For a little kick, you could add some crushed red pepper flakes. I hope this helps you to enjoy the Pasta salad you loved so much!I'm looking for a pasta salad recipe?
SICILIAN PASTA PESTO SALAD





2 lbs. ziti, penne, or other pasta, cooked





Pesto Sauce:





2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped


1/2 cup walnut or pine nuts (optional)


4-6 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed


1 cup olive oil


1 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese


3-4 anchovies, blended (optional)


1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes


dash of black pepper


salt to taste





Place the olive oil into a small saucepan add the garlic, red pepper, grated imported Parmesan cheese and herbs and spices. Crush the anchovies into the oil until blended. Bring to a simmer for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat.


Pour this mixture over cooked hot pasta, stir well, and serve with bruschetta.





CHICKEN PASTA SALAD





3 Chicken Breasts


2 cups Rotini or Shell Pasta (cooked, rinsed and cooled)


1/2 Red Pepper


1/2 Green Pepper


8-10 cherry tomatoes (halved)


1/4 cup Feta cheese crumbled (optional)


1/4 Ceasar Salad Dressing (more or less to taste and to coat)





Cook chicken until no longer pink in middle. Chop into small pieces. Chop peppers and add to tomatoes in large bowl. Add chicken, pasta and feta to large bowl. Add Ceasar salad dressing and mix well. Refigerate until needed.


GARDEN PASTA SALAD WITH EQUAL





31% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.





1 pound penne or medium pasta shells, cooked, drained, cooled


1 large yellow or red bell pepper, sliced


1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas, cooked


1/2 cup sliced green onions


1/2 cup blanched sugar snap peas


1/2 cup sliced carrots


1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise


1/2 cup red wine vinegar


1/4 cup fat-free milk


1/4 cup minced fresh parsley


3 tablespoons Equal庐 Spoonful*


2 teaspoons drained green peppercorns, crushed (optional)


Salt and pepper, to taste





Combine pasta, bell pepper, peas, green onions, snap peas and carrots in salad bowl. Blend mayonnaise vinegar, milk, parsley, Equal庐 and peppercorns, if desired.


Stir dressing into salad mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to blend.





Makes 10 servings.


* May substitute 4 1/2 packets Equal庐 sweetener
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