Deluxe Pasta Salad Food

DELUXE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl combine all ingredients except for salad dressing. Add half salad dressing and toss. If serving right away, add the remaining half bottle. If serving later, then pour and mix remaining dressing into pasta salad just before serving (as it get absorbed into the noodles too much if you do it all right away without serving it)

DELUXE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare elbow macaroni as directed on the package. Rinse and set aside to cool.
• Add all other ingredients into a large bowl and mix together. Toss in cooked macaroni and stir all ingredients until well combined. Refrigerate for several hours or over night. Serve.

DELUXE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to directions.
• Meanwhile combine everything but the dressing into a bowl.
• Drain tortellini and let cool.
• Combine tortellini in bowl and mix well.
• Pour in dressing and mix well. **May not need entire bottle - add according to taste**.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
• In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the olive oil, whisking constantly until combined. Set aside.
• For the pasta salad: Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, salami, mozzarella, olives, bell peppers, onion, parmesan, salt, basil, and parsley. Whisk the dressing once more, then pour it over the salad, stirring to combine.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with more chopped basil, parsley, and parmesan, if you like.