Best 8 Tricolore Pasta Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Italy with our tricolor pasta salad, a delightful dish that combines the colors of the Italian flag. This refreshing salad features a medley of colorful ingredients, including tender cooked pasta, sun-ripened tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onions, and fresh basil. Dressed in a zesty vinaigrette, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Tricolore Pasta Salad:** This classic recipe showcases the beauty and flavors of Italy with a combination of cooked pasta, fresh vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette.

2. **Caprese Pasta Salad:** A twist on the classic Caprese salad, this recipe combines juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil with cooked pasta and a balsamic vinaigrette.

3. **Mediterranean Pasta Salad:** Inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, this salad features a blend of cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, and feta cheese, tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette.

4. **Greek Pasta Salad:** Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with this salad, made with cooked pasta, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese, dressed in a tangy lemon-oregano vinaigrette.

5. **Summer Pasta Salad:** Celebrate the bounty of summer with this vibrant salad, featuring cooked pasta, fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and a zesty vinaigrette.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COLORFUL SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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Tackle gatherings with a bright pasta salad. This tricolor toss-up with broccoli, tomatoes, olives and a hardworking dressing is one of the easiest cold pasta salad recipes you could take. -Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing with roasted red pepper and Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., Transfer to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TRI COLOR ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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Easy recipe for the best Tri Color Italian Pasta Salad. This meal is full of fresh vegetables and only takes 20 minutes to put together from start to finish.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz box tri color rotini pasta
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
3 stalks of celery (finely chopped)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • Prepare your pasta as directed on box. Drain and place pasta in a big serving bowl.
  • Add salad dressing, celery, tomatoes, olives, basil and oregano. Stir to fully combine. Add mozzarella cheese on top and mix again.
  • Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator to chill (at least an hour, can be overnight).
  • Remove from refrigerator and stir to freshen up. If salad looks a little dry (especially if you let it sit overnight), add a tablespoon (or 2) of salad dressing and stir. Serve and enjoy!

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD



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This is a quick and tasty pasta salad that all of my friends beg me to make whenever there is a party! It is always a crowd pleaser!

Provided by MEEHSKABOB

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
10 ounces diced processed American cheese
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 779.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

TRICOLORE SALAD WITH ORANGES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shallots, peeled, thinly sliced in rings, and separated (2 to 4 shallots)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 large radicchio, halved, cored, and shredded like slaw (12 ounces)
1 large endive, halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick (8 ounces)
3 ounces baby arugula
4 navel oranges, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch-thick half-rounds
2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon good Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the shallots in a small shallow bowl and pour the vinegar over them. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
  • In a large shallow serving bowl, combine the radicchio, endive, arugula, oranges, and olives. Lift the shallots from the vinegar with a slotted spoon, sprinkle them on the salad, and toss lightly (discard the vinegar).
  • In a 1-cup glass measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Pour enough of the vinaigrette over the salad to moisten well. Sprinkle with one more teaspoon salt, toss well, and taste for seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

TRICOLORE CHOPPED SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon walnut oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1 small head radicchio, thinly shaved (about 2 cups)
3 small heads endive, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1/2 bunch Tuscan kale, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
4 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
8 thin slices prosciutto
Shaved gorgonzola cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mascarpone, walnut oil, salt and pepper. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the crumbled gorgonzola. Let the dressing sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to let the flavors mingle, or refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the salad: In a large bowl, combine the radicchio, endive, kale, dates and toasted walnuts. Add the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated. Ribbon the prosciutto on a serving platter and mound the salad on top. Top with shaved gorgonzola.
  • To make shaving the gorgonzola easier, freeze a piece of the cheese for at least 2 hours, then use a vegetable peeler to shave some over the salad.

THREE COLOR SALAD: INSALATA TRI COLORE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 hearts romaine lettuce
1 medium head radicchio
1 medium bulb endive
1 /3 cup (4 glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoons (3 splashes) balsamic vinegar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Coarsely chop hearts of romaine; shred radicchio; thinly slice endive lengthwise. Combine greens in a salad bowl.
  • Pour olive oil into a microwave safe dish. Add shallots to oil and place oil in microwave. Heat oil and shallots for 30 seconds on high. Remove from microwave and let stand 5 minutes. (Oil and shallots may be heated over low heat on the stovetop in a small pan for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool.) Pour oil and shallots in a bowl and whisk in 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

TRI COLORE SALAD



Tri Colore Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 spears endive, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
1 small head radicchio, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
About 1/3 pound baby arugula, washed, dried, and thinly chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Shaved Parmesan

Steps:

  • Combine all 3 lettuces in large bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk the mustard, vinegar, and oil together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Top with some shavings of Parmesan.

TRI-COLORE ORZO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound orzo pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
2 cups fresh arugula (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese (or feta cheese)
1/2 cup dried cherries
12 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta and put the pasta on a large cookie sheet. Drizzle the pasta with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool.
  • Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good quality olive oil will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente, so it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Chill the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your pasta salad, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables.
  • Serve the pasta salad with a simple vinaigrette dressing or a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Tricolore pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. With its vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this tricolore pasta salad a try.

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