Pasta Salad I Food

PASTA SALAD I

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water.
• Place pasta in a large serving bowl add the all the vegetables and toss to combine.
• Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar together, whisk until smooth. Pour over salad and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

GREEK PASTA SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper, and sugar. Add cooked pasta, mushrooms, tomatoes, red peppers, feta cheese, green onions, olives and pepperoni. Toss until evenly coated. Cover, and chill 2 hours or overnight.
• (Chill time is included in prep time.).

PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta, drain well.
• Chop all vegetables and place in large bowl.
• Mix pasta in with vegetables.
• Add both cheeses, mix well.
• Add salad dressing-- usually requires 1 bottle.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours prior to serving.
• Add fresh salad dressing with each serving.
• Enjoy!

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta and rinse in cold water until cool.
• Toss with all veggies.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Just before serving, pour Italian dressing over all and mix until everything is well coated. (Leftovers do not keep very well. Everything gets rather soggy so dress only what you need or dress each individual serving)

PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil spaghetti in water 8-10 minutes. Drain.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Chill overnight before serving!

GREEK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

SIMPLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the Italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green onions. In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and gently mix into the salad. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.