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Pasta Salad

Kachina624 — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:59:36 GMT

There are some really good pasta salad recipes on the allrecipe website but this one especially appealed to me. It's a Southwest Pasta Salad reminiscent of Mexican food.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26297/southwestern-pasta-salad/

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:19:48 GMT

My favorite macaroni salad recipe is from Allrecipes.

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4kitties — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:33:16 GMT

@Kachina624

Thank you! This looks delicious and I have saved it to try in the near future.

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aroc3435 — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:38:49 GMT

@Kachina624 Thank you for posting the link. That is deefinitely a new idea for a pasta salad to me. I will try it soon.

Think my Significant Other will also like it. We are always looking for new things recipe-wise.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Re: Pasta Salad

LdyBugz — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:35:08 GMT

Thanks! That does look good! I think I'll make that this weekend.

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denisemb — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 23:25:45 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
There are some really good pasta salad recipes on the allrecipe website but this one especially appealed to me. It's a Southwest Pasta Salad reminiscent of Mexican food.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26297/southwestern-pasta-salad/

Thanks! Will be a nice change from my favrorite from allrecipes. (I double up on Genoa salami and leave out the the pepperoni.)

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/14278/antipasto-pasta-salad/

Re: Pasta Salad

aroc3435 — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:18:36 GMT

@denisemb Thank you for the link. That sounds like another winner for pasta salad. Will be trying this one soon. I have all the ingredients on hand.

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Re: Pasta Salad

ECBG — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 22:05:48 GMT

This is my favorite from Chelseas' Tea Room, Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC.

Chelsea's Pasta Salad

1 box rotini pasta

1 small packet ranch dressing mix

2 Tbsp. fresh chopped or 1 Tbsp. dill weed

Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 Tbs. buttermilk (or a little vinegar added to milk)

1/2 C mayonnaise

1/2 C sour cream

4 stalks celery finely chopped

1 small red onion, chopped

1 C thawed frozen small green peas

Cook pasta al dente. Cool completely. (I use cold water)

In bowl combine dill, ranch mix, lemon juice, buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Stir thoroughly, salt and pepper if desired.

In large bowl toss pasta, celery, onion, and peas.

Pour dressing over and refrigerate 6-8 hours.

(I add green pepper and a little more dill).

They served it with a scoop of homemade chicken salad, a small piece of quiche, and mixed fresh fruit.

Re: Pasta Salad

Chi-town girl — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:21:30 GMT

Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS (8 servings)

1 lb. penne

3 c. baby spinach

2 c. sliced strawberries

1 c. crumbled feta

1/4 c. sliced almonds, toasted

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

DIRECTIONS

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Add spinach, strawberries, feta and almonds and toss until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze (or balsamic) and serve.

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Chi-town girl — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:26:20 GMT

Shrimp, Lemon & Gemelli Party Pasta Salad

Ingredients (serves 6)

1 lb. gemelli or cavatappi pasta

1 lb. large shrimp

1 lemon

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp. Champagne or white wine vinegar

2 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill

1 tbsp. capers

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic

1 pt. multicolored grape tomatoes

1/2 seedless English cucumber

Directions

Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than label directs, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain well.
While pasta cooks, from lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel, and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice into large bowl. Add oil, vinegar, dill, capers, mustard, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Stir in tomatoes and cucumber.
Add hot pasta and shrimp to large bowl; toss until well-coated. Serve warm or refrigerate in airtight container up to 1 day ahead

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Chi-town girl — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:32:46 GMT

Clever and visually appealing!

Just flip it over, watch the dressing run down, and dig into this veggie-packed mason jar salad.

Chickpea Pasta Salad in a Jar

Ingredients

1/4 very small onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

2 tbsp. olive oil

Salt and pepper

1/4 c. canned chickpeas, rinsed

1 c. grape tomatoes, halved

2 tbsp. kalamata olives, halved

1 c. cooked spiral pasta

1 1/2 c. baby arugula, chopped

2 tbsp. crumbled feta

Directions

In a 1-quart jar, shake onion, red wine vinegar, and oil, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Add chickpeas and gently shake to coat.
Top with tomatoes, olives, pasta, arugula, and feta. When ready to serve, turn upside down and let sit for 2 minutes for the dressing to run over the rest of the ingredients.

Tip: Prepare your jar as directed and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Let sit out at room temperature for at least 10 minutes (this allows the oil to become liquid again) before turning over and dressing

Re: Pasta Salad

kcladyz — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:16:44 GMT

You dont need a recipie. Just throw in your meat and veges and favoriate dressing. i made some with salad tomatoes, black olives, bell peppers, TUNA and a bottle of Newmans Own cesar dressing( more of a vinagrette) and it was soooooo good