5 Easy Pasta Salads

By lorik

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Adapted from tastingtable.com

Preparation

Step 1

Make it With Corn:
½ lb rotini, cooked and cooled + 2 c corn kernels + 1 avocado, diced + ½ c pepitas + ½ c cilantro + juice of 2 limes + vinaigrette, to taste + salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, fold together the pasta, corn, avocado, pepitas and cilantro. Add the lime juice and vinaigrette, and season with salt and pepper.

Make it With Tomatoes:
½ lb orzo, cooked and cooled + 1½ c cherry tomatoes, quartered + ½ c kalamata olives, chopped + 1½ c chopped cucumber + ½ c feta + ½ c chopped fresh oregano + vinaigrette, to taste + salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, fold together the pasta, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers. Gently mix in the feta and oregano. Add the vinaigrette, and season with salt and pepper.

Make it With Zucchini:
½ lb angel hair, cooked and cooled + 1 zucchini, spiralized + 1 thinly sliced green bell pepper + ½ c parsley + ½ c grated Parmesan + vinaigrette, to taste + salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, fold together the pasta, zucchini and bell pepper. Gently mix in the parsley and Parmesan, then add the vinaigrette, and season with salt and pepper.

Make it With Green Beans:
½ lb soba noodles, cooked and cooled, + 2 c green beans + ½ c thinly sliced scallions + ½ c thinly sliced carrots + ½ c peanuts, toasted and chopped + 1 tbsp sesame oil + 1 tbsp peanut butter + ¾ c vinaigrette + salt and pepper, to taste

In a large bowl, fold together the pasta, green beans, scallions, carrots, peanuts and sesame oil. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and vinaigrette until smooth. Add the dressing to the pasta, and season with salt and pepper.