Pasta Salad With Salami Carrots Peas And Roasted Red Peppers Food

ROASTED-PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off the excess water. Meanwhile, place the bell peppers cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan, add the garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and set aside about 5 minutes. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add the almonds and toast, shaking the pan, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Squeeze the garlic from its skin onto a cutting board. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt; mince and mash the garlic into a paste with a large knife. Peel the roasted peppers and slice into strips; transfer to a large bowl. Add the garlic paste and drizzle with the olive oil. Finely grate about 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the bowl and squeeze in all of the lemon juice. Add the bocconcini, basil, almonds, pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss.
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PASTA SALAD WITH SALAMI, CARROTS, PEAS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the salami, carrots, peas and roasted red peppers to the bowl with the tortellini. Make the dressing: Whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours. **For a creamy sauce, mix together 1/3 cup mayo, 3 tablespoons sour cream, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs and salt and pepper to taste.

TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the red peppers, onion, and Parmesan to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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HAM AND BELL PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, parsley, sour cream, chives, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the ham, onion and bell peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

ASPARAGUS, JULIENNE CARROTS, AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Fill a saute pan with water and bring to a simmer. Add the asparagus and cook for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and peppers and cook for another 10 seconds. Strain the water and season the veggies with butter, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

BOWTIE PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND VEGGIES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta as per directions, drain and run under cold water, mix in 1 tsp olive oil and set aside.
• In a bowl or Cruet, mix the Good Seasons packet with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and water as per instructions on packet, set aside.
• If you are using the Chicken Breasts place them in a seal able plastic bag and marinade them in about 4 tbsp of the dressing.
• Roast the red bell peppers on your grill, medium heat directly on the grill and turn continuously until the skin is charred all over. Place them in a brown paper bag to steam the skin for about 10 minutes. Once they are cool enough to handle, peel the skins off and slice julianne style, set aside. (you can also roast the peppers in your broiler, place them on tinfoil on the top level of your oven set on broil and turn them continuously until charred).
• If using the chicken, grill them on your BBQ on medium heat about 10 minutes each side or until juices run clear and you have a 170 temperature Once cooked place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes (this sort of steams them a bit and makes for very tender chicken) Slice into strips and cool in the refrigerator.
• Mix the cooked pasta, chopped green pepper, sliced olives, tomatoes, sliced red onion, basil and parsley in a large bowl, add dressing to YOUR TASTE, give it a good mixing and place in a serving bowl. Place the julianne roasted red peppers and chicken strips over the top.

PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Mix pasta, herbs and vegetables together in a large bowl.
• To make vinaigrette:.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Add vinaigrette to the pasta mixture.
• Add additional salt and black pepper to taste.
• Can be served at room temperature.

PASTA WITH SALAMI AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Place pasta in the pot, and cook for 6 minutes. Add peas. Continue cooking 4 to 6 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in green onions and garlic. Season with salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until green onions are tender.
• Mix in salami, and continue cooking until heated through.
• Transfer to the pot with the cooked pasta.
• Add Parmesan cheese, and gently toss.

SESAME PASTA SALAD WITH RED PEPPERS AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss together all the ingredients except the lettuce leaves.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Check to see if the seasoning is to your taste. Adjust accordingly.
• Add a few drops of lemon juice or tamari or soy sauce.
• Line 4 serving bowls with lettuce leaves.
• Spoon salad into each and serve.
• Enjoy!

PASTA SALAD WITH GREEN PEAS, RED PEPPERS, AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente. When the pasta is almost done, add the peas and cook briefly. Drain and rinse until cool, then drain well again.
• Toss the pasta and peas with the remaining ingredients. Serve at once.
• menu suggestions
• I love this with Red and Green Cashew Butter Wraps (page 153).
• This is also a great companion to veggie burgers with all the fixings-lettuce, tomato, vegan mayonnaise, and mustard-for a carefree meal.
• nutrition information
• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 17g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 5.5g
• Sodium: 350mg

PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Slice peppers into ¼" wide strips, lengthwise. Place strips in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
• Toss dressing with the red pepper strips.
• Stack the basil leaves on top of one another and roll up. Slice the leaves crosswise into thin ribbons. This is called a "chiffonade" in case you want to impress your friends.
• Toss the basil leaves with the peppers. Set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
• Cook the pasta al dente in large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoons each salt and olive oil. Drain, rinse briefly and cool to room temperature.
• Combine pasta with marinated peppers and dressing.
• Add crumbled feta cheese. Taste and adjust salt, add liberal grindings of black pepper.
• Cool salad in fridge 1-2 hours before serving or salad may be chilled overnight and brought to room temperature 1 - 2 hours before serving.
• Garnish with basil chiffonade.