PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD
This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for a crowd! It's great for showers, picnics, parties, you name it! My mother-in-law taught me to make it. It is easy and very versatile. Today I made it for an event, and I decided to keep track of the measurements so that it could be shared with others who may need a large crowd pasta salad recipe. Hope you enjoy! Better when refrigerated overnight.
Provided by KLATIME
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 70
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Rinse cooked pasta in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot. Add broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 353.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CLASSIC PASTA SALAD (FOR A CROWD)
This classic pasta salad is made with a tri-color rotini, filled with vegetables and cheeses, and coated in a scratch-made vinaigrette. The perfect recipe to feed a crowd.
Provided by Heather
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is room temperature. Place pasta in a large bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, mozzarella, parmesan, and olives to the bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add olive oil, vinegar, italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Pour vinaigrette over pasta salad, then toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Pasta salad will keep for 3-4 days, refrigerated in a sealed container. Pasta WILL continue to soak up the dressing the longer it sits, so it may need a splash of olive oil and vinegar if it has been sitting for several hours.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.75 cup, Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 732 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g
CLASSIC PASTA SALAD
A classic, light pasta salad featuring Italian dressing. I much prefer it to a the heavy mayo-based varieties. Fast, simple, and easy to make in bulk for parties.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Strain pasta and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process; you don't want it to be mushy. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add salad dressing, pepperoni, salami, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the pasta; toss to combine.
- Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 939.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
PASTA SALAD FOR 100
This is a nice macaroni salad which can be made a few hours in advance. The dressing doesn't get soaked into the pasta so it stays nice and moist. To save time, I cut all the veg's the night before, and refrigerate them together in a bowl so the flavours mix.
Provided by Chef Dee
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 100 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine chopped veg. and chill.
- Boil pasta in water with a small amount of cooking oil.
- Drain well, and rinse with cold water.
- Drain again and pour into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together.
- Stir the vegetables and dressing into the drained pasta.
- Chill, stir again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.8
GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD
I originally created this recipe with leftover BBQ chicken and stuff from my fridge and it's become my most requested recipe! I make this for just about any occasion and my relatives all request that I bring it to family birthday parties and get togethers. The cooking time reflects typical marinating and pasta cooking time. The prep time is the grilling and cutting time (it usually doesn't take that long). The salad isn't hard but it takes a little bit of prep time to get the best results. It's well worth it! This recipe is also very easy to prepare ahead of time. You can grill the chicken and cut the veggies one day and assemble it the next.
Provided by Jenny Rowan
Categories Chicken
Time 2h
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the 1 cup BBQ sauce (or more) for up to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients except for the BBQ sauce.
- Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad.
- This is an excellent all-purpose dressing that can be used for any potato or pasta salad.
- It will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.
- Grill chicken on a gas grill set to med-high for about 8 minutes a side until juices run clear, basting with more BBQ sauce as they cook.
- You can also use leftover cut up chicken or bake it in the oven.
- Set chicken aside to cool.
- Cook pasta in rapidly boiling salted water for 10 minutes or according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, cut up the vegetables for the salad and place in a large bowl.
- When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into strips or cubes and place in the large bowl with the veggies.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- Add enough dressing and additional BBQ sauce (around 1/2 cup or more to your liking) until the salad is dressed to your preferred consistency.
- Cover and chill for several hours or overnight.
- When time to serve, add more dressing or BBQ sauce as needed if the salad has dried out a little.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 458.2, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 32.2
* CROWD PLEASER PASTA SALAD *
Always a winner-everyone asks for the recipe---it's sooo easy!! My twin sister made this pasta at every event and it serves plenty and is a very simple recipe and a big hit!
Provided by anonymous
Categories Brunch
Time 30m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl add drained pasta, tomatoes, peppers, cheese and cucumbers.
- In carafe mix 1 italian dressing packets prepared as directed-with 3 Tablespoons water and 1/2 cup oil.
- Add to carafe, 1 packet of dry ranch dressing (NOT DIP)and add to pasta salad.
- Put in refrigerator overnight, salad will be dry when you take out the next morning. Add another italian dressing packet prepared as directed and 1 ranch dressing packet to bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.5, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 51.1, Sodium 14.1, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.8
EASY PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD
Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead of time, so it's ready when you are.-Jacquelyn Saintjohn, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 13 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to the spinach mixture. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD
A pasta salad loaded with veggies, great to take for a potluck or to serve at a big BBQ. Best to prepare a day ahead of time so it has time to absorb all the flavors
Provided by SuperSpike
Categories Beans
Time 45m
Yield 4 quarts, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Prepare vegetables as listed.
- Drain and rinse all canned items.
- Combine pasta, cheese, canned items, and fresh vegetables in a very large mixing bowl.
- Add 3/4 of the bottle of salad dressing ( I use Bernstein's Restaurant Recipe Italian) and stir to combine.
- Add parsley for extra color, add a splash of red wine vinegar (optional) to "brighten" the flavor.
- The next day, add the remaining salad dressing before serving, and stir thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 288.6, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 6
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