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Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad

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This lemon orzo pasta salad isn't creamy (in fact, it's dairy-free), but it's certainly flavorful and just right for spring/summer weather with lots of fresh basil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

16 Ounces Orzo Pasta
3 Lemons (juiced, more or less to taste)
1/4 Cup Olive Oil (extra-virgin)
2 teaspoon Vinegar (apple cider )
1/2 teaspoon Garlic (minced )
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1/2 Cup Almonds (sliced, chopped)
15 Ounces Beans (cannellini, rinsed and drained)
1/2 Cup Basil Leaves (packed, fresh, chopped (or as much as you like!))

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Bowtie Chicken Pasta Salad

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Bowtie chicken pasta salad is perfect for a BBQ. Creamy dressing, juicy pineapple and grapes, crunchy cashews and lots of chicken!

1 Box Bow Tie Pasta (cooked and drained)
6 Cups Chicken
2 Cups Mayo
1 Bottle Kraft Coleslaw Dressing
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Can Pineapple Pieces (drained, I use half a can)
1 Pound Red Seedless Grapes (halved)
1 Cup Celery (chopped)
1 Cup Cashews

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Pizza Pasta Salad

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Serve Pizza Pasta Salad at your next barbecue and enjoy the delicious flavors of an Everything Pizza in this veggie, pepperoni, and cheese filled side dish.

1 Box Pasta (16 ounce)
1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 Package Mini Pepperoni (4 ounce)
1 Cup Grape Tomatoes (halved)
8 Ounces Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
1 Cup Mushrooms (sliced)
2 Cans Olives (2.25 ounce, sliced )
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated (plus more for garnish))
1/2 Cup Oil
1/3 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano
3/4 teaspoon Salt
3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

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10 Minute Ranch Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

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Use a potato peeler to make ribbons of veggies for this 10 minute ranch tortellini pasta salad recipe that's a quick and easy side dish for BBQs!

8 Ounces Fresh Tortellini (cooked and drained)
1 Cup [Hidden Valley® Simply Ranch Cucumber Basil]
1 Large Carrot (end trimmed and peeled)
1 Zucchini (ends trimmed)
Peas (defrosted)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 Head of Broccoli (chopped *optional)
Tomatoes (chopped *optional)
Parsley or Basil for garnish *optional See note

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Teriyaki Chicken Pasta Salad

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Teriyaki Chicken loaded with veggies, mandarin oranges, pasta and of course a sesame dressing makes up the yummiest teriyaki chicken pasta salad ever!

1/2 Pound Bowtie Pasta (cooked and drained)
4 Cups Spinach Leaves (washed and chopped)
1/2 Cup Craisins
1/3 Cup Pine Nuts
1 Can Mandarin Oranges (4 oz, drained)
1 Teriyaki Chicken Breast (large)
1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 Yellow Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 Cup Snow Peas (chopped )
1 Cup Broccoli (chopped )
1/3 Cup Teriyaki Sauce
1/3 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce (low sodium )
1/4 teaspoon Sesame Oil
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Canola Oil

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Southwest Pasta Salad

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Southwest pasta salad is filled with corn, black beans, and tons of veggies. It's a delicious, easy pasta salad recipe that's perfect for BBQs and potlucks.

12 Ounce Pasta (bite-sized )
1 1/2 Cups Bell Peppers (chopped, I used 1/2 red & 1/2 green)
1 Cup Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
1 1/2 Cup Corn Kernels
2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
1/2 Cup Red Onion (chopped)
1/2 Cup Cilantro (chopped )
Cotija Cheese (optional)
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Lime Juice (fresh )
3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
2 teaspoons Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

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Easy Southern English Pea Pasta Salad

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Our readers love a good pasta salad and how could they not with all those yummy carbs! We took our favorite pea salad and turned it into an Easy Southern English Pea Pasta Salad.

6 Slices Bacon
8 ounces Pasta (dried, orchiette)
1 3/4 Cups Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Pinch Salt
16 ounces Peas (frozen )
1/3 Cup Onion (red, chopped)
1 Cup Colby Jack Cheese (chopped)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

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Cuban Pasta Salad

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I cannot even believe I'm posting a recipe full of mustard and pickles. Two things I don't really eat, but you guys, this Cuban Pasta Salad is so good!!! It's full of pork tenderloin, ham, Swiss cheese and veggies. And the dressing is so tangy and full of Cuban flavors! Buckle up for this one!

1 1/4 Pounds Pork Tenderloin
1 teaspoon Mustard (Dry Ground )
1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano (Dry )
1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
Juice of 1 Orange
Juice of 1 Lemon
20 oz. Orecchiette Pasta
1 1/2 Cups Ham *see note (Cubed)
2 Cups Swiss Cheese (Cubed)
1 1/2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)
1 Cup Dill Pickles (Chopped)
1/2 Cup Onion (Red, Thinly Sliced)
3 Cups Romaine Lettuce (Chopped, Packed)
1/4-1/3 Cup Cilantro (Chopped )
1 1/3 Cup Canola oil
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
Zest of 2 Oranges
Juice of 2 Oranges
Zest of 2 Limes
Juice of 2 Limes
2 teaspoons Oregano (Dried)
1 teaspoons Cumin (Ground )
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (plus 1 Teaspoon )
1 teaspoon Sugar
4 teaspoons Mayonnaise
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon (or regular Mustard)

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Greek Orzo Pasta Salad

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1 Can Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (drained)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Salt (to taste)
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 Lemon Zest
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
2 teaspoons Oregano (chopped, 1 teaspoon dried* if necessary)
1 teaspoon Dill (fresh, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1/2 Cup Red Onion (chopped)
1 Tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1 1/2 Cups Orzo Pasta
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
3 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Lemon Zest
1/2 Lemon (juiced)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1 Cup Spinach (roughly chopped)
1 Cup Feta (cubed)
10 oz Grape Tomatoes (cut in half)
1 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (chopped)
1 English Cucumber (chopped)
1 Cup Black Olives (or Kalamata)
1 Cup Calabrese Salami (cubed)
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
2 Tablespoons Parsley (fresh)

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Easy Italian Pasta Salad

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This easy Italian Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for summer picnics or potlucks. Packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, pepperoni and dressed with a zesty homemade Italian dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit.

1 Pound Rotini Pasta
1 Cup Pepperoni (chopped)
1 Cup Salami (chopped)
1/2 Cup Black Olives (sliced)
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (chopped)
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
2 Tomatoes (chopped)
1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
1/2 Cup Red Onion (chopped)
1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated)
1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
1 Tablespoon Parsley (dried)
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Basil (dried)
1 teaspoon Oregano (dried)
1 teaspoon Sugar
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

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