Southwest Marinated Cheese Pasta Salad Food

SOUTHWEST PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Cool.
• Combine beans, vegetables and cheese in large bowl.
• Add pasta and dressing; mix lightly.

SOUTHWEST PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and rinse the beans and corn.
• Drain the cooked pasta, and combine with corn, beans, salsa, and salad dressing.
• Mix well and cool for at least one hour.

SPICY SOUTHWEST PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender.
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
• Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add pasta and stir until the pasta is coated.
• Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

MARINATED FETA CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the feta cheese from the pack and pat as dry as possible with kitchen towel. Press the flavors into it. Pack the cheese tightly into a jar and cover with olive oil. It will keep in the fridge for up to two months.
• Tips: Don't use bought dried herbs, instead make your own by drying leftover fresh herbs on a baking sheet. Leave them somewhere warm; e.g. on top of your boiler, washing machine, or oven and they will dry within a week. Or put them in the oven at 200 to 225 degrees for 1 hour.
• Uses: On a big plate, covered in fresh basil -- served with lots of other salads. As a cheese course, with crusty bread and fruit Don't throw away the oil -- use it in your dressing

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pepper and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, and chipotle pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted.
• Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Stir in bacon and cilantro. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

MARINATED CHEESE APPETIZER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cream cheese into 1/4 inch cubes.
• Make the marinade by combining sugar, basil, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, pimento, parsley, onion and garlic in a mason jar with a tight lid.
• Add cubed cream cheese to the jar - shake well - place in refrigerator overnight.
• Fix pasta according to direction on package the day you wish to serve it. Drain well and lightly coat with Extra Virgin oil. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
• Shake marinade up, and pour into chilled pasta. Add package of crumbled cheddar cheese - mix gently, but well.
• Refrigerate unused portion - if it seems to have dried out later, use just a little white wine vinegar to moisten it up.

SOUTHWESTERN CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Whisk together first 3 ingredients until mixture is blended; stir in diced red peppers and next 6 ingredients.
• Set marinade aside.
• Cut block of cheddar cheese in half lengthwise.
• Cut halves crosswise into ¼-inch thick slices.
• Repeat procedure with Monterey jack cheese and cream cheese.
• Arrange cheese slices alternatively in a shallow baking dish, standing slices on edge.
• Pour marinade over cheeses.
• Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
• Transfer cheese to a serving plate, and spoon remaining marinade over top.
• Serve with assorted crackers or even tortilla chips.

MARINATED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients and chill. In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients. Pour dressing over the top and mix slightly, refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.
• If necessary, add another T of oil, few splashes of vinegar and a pinch of salt before serving.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and salsa until blended.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

MARINATED ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain pasta and rinse in cold water. , Place in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; add the salami, pepperoni, cheese, vegetables and olives. Add the salad dressing, oregano and pepper; seal and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Transfer to a serving bowl.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Season the chicken strips with cayenne red pepper (to taste) or Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning (to taste) - set aside.
• Cook pasta 'al dente' - drain and rinse well with cold water.
• In large bowl combine pasta, peppers, corn, beans and onion.
• Next add the chicken, seasonings and mayo. Fold together (pasta and kidney beans can fall apart if you mix too hard).
• Add more seasonings to taste if needed.
• Chill overnight.

SOUTHWEST MARINATED CHEESE PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In lg bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, cilantro, green onion, garlic, sugar, salt & pepper. Stir in cheeses. Cover & refrigerate at least 1 hr or overnight. Stir in cooked pasta, poblano, bell pepper & tomatoes. Garnish with cilantro & pepper if desired.