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03-11-2017 09:54 PM
ECGB.......Thanks for the extra tips on the pasta salad! I hope to make it tomorrow!!
03-12-2017 11:09 PM
@ECBG Yum, sounds delicious, thank you for sharing with us! What are your measurements that you use to increase the dressing by a 1/4, I don't want to screw up my dressing? lol
03-13-2017 12:02 AM
@chicagoan wrote:@ECBG Yum, sounds delicious, thank you for sharing with us! What are your measurements that you use to increase the dressing by a 1/4, I don't want to screw up my dressing? lol
I'm fortunate in that I can get Hidden Valley Ranch powder in an 8 oz container and not have to buy it in the envelope. The cost difference is astronomical! It's # Tbsp. powder to 1 C EACH of mayo and milk.
The recipe says one small packet of ranch, I'd get two and use 1/4 of the other after you measure it, 1/4 of the mayo, 1/4 of the milk, and 1/4 of the sour cream. I don't have a packet to measure out to see, sorry.
I also put the milk in a custard cup and just put a tad of vinegar in it in place of buttermilk. As in pancakes and biscuits, works like a charm.
I actually double this recipe because I want leftovers!
Love this with something grilled, (the dill is great with salmon of course) fresh green beans, and cantaloupe.
03-13-2017 12:17 AM
@godi wrote:This salad sounds wonderful. Anyway you could post the pesto recipe noted at the bottom of the page? Always love a good pesto recipe. Thanks for sharing this great and different pasta salad.
@godi, I'm just going to type this one ladies, since the scanner is at DH's office.
Chelsea's Classic Pesto
An Italian masteripece, use this intense sauce as a sandwich spread,tossed in pasta (I sprinkle with aged Parmesan cheese), or on chicken before roasting.
2 Cups
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 C chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 C high quality olive oil
1/2 C fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 C pine nuts
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Toast the pine nuts in the oven onlu until slightly browned
2. In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend into a thick puree is formed.
Store in air tight container.
*Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Add 1/2 C diced rehydrated sun dried tomatoes or 1/2 C oilk packed sun dried tomatoes during STEP 2.
03-13-2017 01:19 PM
Thank you ECBG... I buy the container of Ranch Dressing mix from Costco, so many uses for it and so much cheaper by the container. I make buttermilk like you, I never have actual buttermilk in the house. I will also just double the recipe since pasta just absorbs dressing and need refreshing the next day. I love pasta salads and like to keep available in the fridge for fast meals for me.
03-18-2017 02:38 PM
Thank you so much for posting the pesto sauces. Copied and pasted and in my recipe folder!!! Thanks again.
06-01-2018 12:30 PM
@noodleann wrote:@ECBG, this is from "Chef's Table: Mountain Flavors from Asheville's Most Celebrated Chefs?"
@noodleannOh my GOSH! I just saw this. So very, very sorry! No this is from the Chelsea's Tea Room Cookbook.
06-01-2018 08:34 PM
That salad looks yummy and what a beautiful setting to dine in!
where is Chelsea’s Tea room?
07-07-2020 10:49 AM
I just made this it's delicious!
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