Carolyns Pasta Salad Food

CAROLYN'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• cook up noodles until soft & tender, rinse & cool down til' almost cold. cut up all the remaining ingredients into small pea-size pieces. mix all ingredients into large bowl with cooled-down noodles, then serve.
• (optional: I used the artichoke juice from the jar when mixing it in w/ the salad dressing).

CAROLYN'S ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all salad ingredients EXCEPT for cheese.
• Mix dressing according to directions on package substituting the vinegar& oil called for with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
• Pour over salad ingredients and toss.
• Allow salad to marinate in the fridge for at least 3 hours preferably over night.
• To serve, toss in the cheese and allow salad to come to room temperature for the best flavor.

CATALINA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to package directions.
• I usually add the baby carrots to the pasta about midway thru cooking.
• Place frozen peas in a large colinder and dump cooked pasta& carrots on top.
• Let drain.
• When carrots have cooled, I slice them in half lengthwise.
• Place pasta, peas& carrots in a large mixing bowl.
• Add miracle whip and catalina dressing until moistened.
• Sorry, I have no measurements as this is how I got the recipe.
• You just have to keep tasting and adding until you find the right taste.
• I like mine with more Catalina than Miracle Whip.
• I like to chill mine at least an hour before serving.
• Prior to serving add cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
• After it chills, you may need to add more Catalina and/or Miracle Whip.
• If you make this the day before, don't add your cucumbers and tomatoes-it will make it watery.
• Feel free to change up your vegetables!