Italian Angel Hair Salad Food

ANGEL HAIR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

FIERY ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the angel hair pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Stir the oil, parsley, lemon juice and lemon peel in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and toss with enough reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, to moisten. Season the pasta with salt and red pepper flakes, to taste. Sprinkle grated lemon peel over pasta for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and serve.
• Combine the oil and crushed red pepper flakes in a heavy small saucepan. Cook over low heat until a thermometer inserted into the oil registers 180 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Transfer the oil and pepper flakes to a 4-ounce bottle. Seal the lid. Refrigerate up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 cups
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours

ITALIAN ANGEL HAIR SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl.
• 2. Add salami, olives, roasted red pepper, green pepper, and mozzarella to bowl. In a glass jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss with pasta salad and serve.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Chop/dice all vegetables and place in large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients for the dressing in with the vegetables.
• Boil angel hair pasta and drain very well.
• Mix pasta in with vegetables and dressing.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to serving.

PEPPERONI ANGEL HAIR

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, green pepper, pepperoni and olives in a large bowl. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to pepperoni mixture. Drizzle with salad dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA & SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain & rinse under cold water. Nuke bacon until crisp; set aside to cool.
• Crumble bacon & mix together with pasta, onions, olives, & ranch dressing. Carefully work the shrimp into pasta. Note: As the salad sits, it will absorb some of the dressing - add a little more right before serving.