Easy Pasta Salad Recipe - Quick Pasta Recipe

All Recipes

Quick Meal Ideas

Kids Meal Ideas

Salad Recipes

Seasonal Recipes

Beyond Salads

Cooking Tips & Info

Site Info

[?] Subscribe To This Site

Easy Pasta Salad
Recipe

Rediscover Family Dinner Time
The Family Dinner Video

In the time it takes to cook the pasta, this easy pasta salad recipe can be assembled and ready to put on the table.

Sun-dried tomatoes, olives and fresh parmesan cheese give this quick pasta dish its great rich flavor with surprising ease.

See the quick meals menu planner and ingredient exchanges for great ideas to expand on this delicious quick pasta salad recipe.

2-3 servings

Tags: ▪ Pasta Salads | ▪ Vegan/Vegetarian Recipes | ▪ Pasta Recipes |

________________________________________________________

7 Ingredients Needed:

pasta - 3 cups cooked
(choose a chunky style pasta like spirals or small shells)

broccoli - 1 cup frozen pieces
(thawed,drained and cut into medium chunks)

olives (black or green) - 1/2 cup
(chopped into medium pieces)

bottled sun dried tomatoes in oil - 1/2 cup chopped

**olive oil - to desired moistness

**lemon juice - to taste

parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup freshly grated

**Instead of olive oil and lemon juice to dress this easy pasta salad recipe, try one or both of these delicious ideas, our mustard caper dressing or lemony zing salsa.

Make Ahead:
- Prepare pasta according to package directions
- Thaw, drain and cut up frozen broccoli

QUICK LINKS: BREAKFAST | GRAB-N-GO | SMOOTHIES | LUNCHBOX | WRAPS | VEGAN
VEGETARIAN | PASTA MEALS | POTATOES | CHEESE AND EGGS | DESSERT
________________________________________________________

You can make the pasta ahead of time or prepare it as you prepare the rest of the salad.

1. Heat the pasta water and bring to boil, cooking pasta according to package directions.

2. Prepare the broccoli, olives and tomatoes while the pasta is cooking, putting all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl as they are ready.

3. When the pasta is finished cooking, drain well and add to the bowl of salad ingredients.

4. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and squeeze lemon juice over all. Toss well to coat, adjusting the oil and lemon juice as needed.

5. Plate each salad and grate the parmesan cheese over each.

This salad may also be refrigerated to chill before serving. Grate the cheese on each pasta salad just before serving.

New! Quick Salad Recipes Cookbook

________________________________________________________

Quick Meals - Menu Planner

** Light Pasta Meal: Serve our easy pasta salad recipe in colorful bowls with warm garlic bread.

** Serve as a cold pasta salad on a bed of fresh spinach or lettuce leaves with crisp cheesy breadsticks.

** You can also serve this simple pasta salad(warm or cold) with a flavorful side dish and create a quick and easy meal.

________________________________________________________

Weekly Meal Planning - Free Sample

These easy ingredient exchanges will give a different depth of flavor and taste every time you make this easy pasta salad recipe. Be creative, and use these exchanges alone or in combination. Have fun!

Ingredient Exchanges:

Quick Salad Recipes
Quick Meal Ideas
and More:
Vegan Meals
Save Money
Mini-Meals
Raw Recipes
Healthy Meals
Busy Moms
Breakfast Recipes
Quick Smoothies
Lunchbox Ideas
Healthy Greens

Instead of Broccoli:
*Fresh Red Peppers - 1 cup diced or
*Green Peas - frozen (thawed and drained) - 1 cup or
*Zucchini - frozen (thawed and drained) - 1 cup diced
(fresh zucchini may also be used in the same quantity)

Instead of Olives:
*Capers and Olives - 1/4 cup of each or
*Marinated Artichoke Hearts - 1/2 cup diced into medium pieces

Instead of Parmesan Cheese:
*Fresh Romano - 1/2 cup grated or
*Fresh Fontina - 1/2 cup grated or
*Fresh Goat Cheese - 1/2 cup crumbled

________________________________________________________

Return to Top of Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

Return to Pasta Salads