Kelleys Pasta Salad Food

RAINBOWS AND BUTTERFLIES PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta as the label directs. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil to prevent sticking; let cool.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta with the corn, edamame, bell pepper and carrots. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Add the parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss again and season to taste.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until package directions for al dente. Drain well and cool.
• Add the artichoke hearts, mozzarella, pepperoni, tomatoes, pepperoncini and basil to a large bowl. Stir in the pasta.
• Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the dressing with the pasta.

KELLY'S BLT CLUB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut bacon into 1" pices, cook til crisp, drain on paper towels.
• In large bowl combine lettuce, tomatoes, swiss cheese, onion, and noodles.
• Add enough Miracle Whip to coat nicely.
• Add zest of half a lemon.
• Add juice of half to whole lemon.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Gently fold all til well combined.
• *You can sub green onions if you prefer.

KELLEY'S CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Pick through cranberries discarding soft ones and stems, rinse and drain well.
• In a food processor, mince cranberries. (It'll take hours if you try to mince cranberries by hand!).
• Add sugar and chopped nuts to the cranberries and let sit at room temperature for an hour or so until sugar dissolves.
• Pour pineapple into cheesecloth and squeeze to drain liquid.
• Add to cranberry mixture.
• Once sugar is dissolved, add marshmallows and Cool Whip and mix well.
• Refrigerate until serving.

FULLY LOADED SUMMER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Drain the pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers and scallions and combine. Set aside.
• For the avocado dressing: Combine the yogurt, lime juice, honey, garlic and avocado in a blender until pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the dressing to the large bowl and toss to combine.
• Garnish the pasta salad with the Cotija and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

PERFECT PASTA SALAD:

Steps:

• Mix together dressing first and set aside until sugar is dissolved completely.
• Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
• Slice the sliced pepperoni circles in half and separate slices.
• Mix together with pasta and chopped items, except the provolone cheese.
• Pour dressing over it all and mix well.
• Chill well.
• Add provolone cheese to salad before serving, otherwise it gets soggy.
• You may have to add extra red wine vinegar or olive oil to get it to the desired consistency.
• Some people like it moist, others on the drier side.
• This is guaranteed not to last long before it is completely devoured!
• Enjoy!