Tailgate Pasta Salad Food

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the sunshine dressing: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Allow the pasta to dry slightly before assembling; this will help the dressing really adhere to the pasta.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the yellow and grape tomatoes, corn, bell peppers and banana peppers and toss gently until evenly mixed. Arrange the salad onto a serving platter and garnish with the lemon slices.

TAILGATE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended.
• In large bowl, mix cooked pasta with remaining salad ingredients and 1/4 cup of the basil. Pour dressing over salad; toss until coated. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup basil over top of salad.

ALLISON'S TAILGATE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine/shake vigorously, first 6 ingredients of dressing into a plastic bottle/shaker until fully integrated.
• 2. Combine the onion, cucumber, pimento and parlsey with the cooked noodles
• 3. Stir dressing into the pasta mixture until well covered. Chill in refrigerator for an hour or two. Restir pasta salad before serving. This stays good in the refrigerator for up to a week!

WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. About 30 seconds before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and corn kernels. Cook for 30 seconds and then drain into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Keep the pasta draining in the colander while you make the dressing.
• Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Add the well-drained pasta, broccoli, and corn to the bowl, along with the ham, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and scallions, if using. Toss together. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.