The flavor and juiciness of rotisserie chicken makes this pasta salad a hit with me. You can serve this dish immediately or refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend more and serve cold. Either way it's yummy :-)
Ingredients:
1 lb penne pasta
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp crushed garlic
Zest of 1 medium fresh lemon
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
Salt and pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 medium red onion, halved and sliced
5 oz mozzarella, cut into 1/2 cubes
Directions:
Cook penne al dente according to package instructions, drain and set aside to cool.
Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, basil, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Combine pasta, chicken, tomato, onion and mozzarella in a large serving bowl, toss well, evenly coat with vinaigrette, toss again and serve.
This salad tastes great switching the Parmesan cheese with crumbled feta too!
Ingredients:
1 lb. rotini
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh dill leaves, chopped
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup (6 oz.) fresh Parmesan, finely shredded
Directions:
Cook rotini al dente according to package directions, drain and set aside.
Blanch asparagus until slightly tender, about 2 to 3 minutes, give immediate ice bath, drain and lay out on a towel to remove excess moisture.
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dill, mustard and garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Toss asparagus, tomatoes and pasta in a large bowl, add Parmesan and dressing, gently toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors meld.
For salad, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. In salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients; set aside. For dressing, whisk all dressing ingredients in small bowl. Add dressing to salad; toss. Adjust seasoning as needed.
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I am looking for some great meatless, cold pasta salads. I am not looking for exotic recipes. I would like ones that are simply made, like the ones our mothers and grandmothers made. I sure would love to hear from you. Thank you and God Bless.
My family makes one these is it 1 package tri color noodels 1 red onion thinly sliced 2 carrot sliced small 1 red pepper cut small 1 can baby corn cut into 1/3 prepare marinade sauce 4 teespoon hot water 1 teaspoon salt shake garlic powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup vinegar mix togther pour ovrer noodels served chilled
By patg07/06/2009
Cold Pasta Salad Recipes Without Meat