PERFECT CREAMY MACARONI PASTA SALAD
The key to the best creamy pasta salad is to rinse the cooked pasta under cold water before tossing with the dressing. Skipping this step means the dressing will turn sticky. We also "de-flame" the onion, which tames raw onion flavor so that the onion does not take over the salad. A quick bath in cold water does the trick.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield Makes about 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well under cold water to remove starch from the outside of the pasta.
- Meanwhile, add the chopped onions to a small bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes and then drain. This tones down the raw flavor of the onion so that it won't overpower the salad.
- In the bottom of a large salad bowl, make the dressing. Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. For a sweeter macaroni salad, add honey to taste. I typically add half of a tablespoon but try one to two tablespoons if you enjoy sweeter macaroni salads.
- Add the rinsed macaroni, drained onions, bell pepper, celery, radish, and the pickle to the bowl with dressing. Mix well. Taste, then adjust with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/6 of the recipe, Calories 252, Fat 10.4g, SaturatedFat 2.9g, Cholesterol 10.6g, Sodium 317.2mg, Carbohydrate 32.2g, Fiber 2.1g, Sugar 2.4g, Protein 6.9g
CREAMY GARDEN VEG PASTA SALAD
Such a easy refreshing pastas salad to bring to a potluck. I make the night before so all the flavors marry. And I use a creamy dressing which sticks to the pasta and veggies well.
Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal @2sweetinc
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil pasta in heavy salted water, rinse in cold water and set aside. Chopp and dice all veggies.
- Add all veggies to bowl season well with s&p, squeeze 1/2 fresh lemon juice over and mix. Next add pasta followed by dressing, toss well. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and refrigerate for 4hrs or overnight.
CREAMY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD
It's always fun to incorporate the vegetables we grow in our garden into different dishes. This salad not only gives me the opportunity to use our vegetables, it looks and tastes great.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a small saucepan; add broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, pasta, carrots, peas, ham, cheese and onions., In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- Mix carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes, and green onion together in large bowl. Add the cooled pasta and mix together. Pour the dressing over mixture, add the Parmesan and mix well.
- Chill before serving.
CREAMY GARDEN SPAGHETTI
I spent 14 years preparing meals in restaurants, but now I just cook to entertain family and friends. I've always liked the versatility of pasta. This cheesy vegetable noodle dish is one of my grandmother's favorites, so I make it often when we get together. -Karrie Fimbres Sparks, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms and carrot in oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the heat and set aside., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, bouillon and thyme until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Add the vegetables; cook until heated through. Drain spaghetti; Add to vegetable mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
This salad includes not only garden vegetables but pasta too. It is a great side dish to any meal.-Bernard Bellin, Franklin, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Return pasta to the pan; add vegetables and toss. Cover for 3-5 minutes. Vegetables will lightly steam in pasta. , Place pasta in a large salad bowl. Top with three-fourths of the dressing and lightly toss. Chill several hours or overnight. , If pasta is dry, add remaining dressing along with meat, cheese, olives, and parsley or basil if desired. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts :
GARDEN-FRESH PASTA SALAD
Ripe vegetables and whole wheat noodles get together for a better-for-you take on pasta salad.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Onions
Time 1h30m
Yield 14 servings, 3/4 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Drain.
- Rinse pasta mixture with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix lightly.
- Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir gently before serving; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
GARDEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DILL DRESSING
Make and share this Garden Pasta Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix together salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
- Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
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