Tangy Pasta Salad Food

SALAMI, TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH TANGY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the red wine vinegar, mustard, oregano and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stream in the olive oil, continuing to whisk until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Add the salami, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Transfer to a serving bowl. If serving right away, toss with basil; otherwise refrigerate for up to 4 hours and toss with basil right before serving.

SWEET AND TANGY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cucumber, corn, artichokes, olives, red pepper and onion. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TANGY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon in skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Drain bacon, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the drippings. Crumble bacon; set aside.
• Mix reserved drippings, the dressing, sugar and garlic salt in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except bacon; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon just before serving.

SWEET AND TANGY ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• For the salad: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Add the onions to the dressing and stir to coat.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain it well and, while it is still warm, add to the bowl of dressed onions. Stir in the fennel and dried cranberries and allow to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Add the arugula and mozzarella and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Cook's Note: If serving the next day, a drizzle of olive oil will help to bring this salad back to life.

TANGY TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. I use Barilla Whole Wheat Rotini.
• While the pasta is cooking, chop pepper, tomatoes, celery and olives and place in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine miracle whip, ranch dressing, lemon juice, garlic and herbs and mix until blended. *Add more or less spices to taste.
• Once pasta is cooked, drain and put in a large bowl. Add vegetables, tuna and Miracle Whip mixture to pasta.
• Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until cool.
• Serve and enjoy!

TANGY BROCCOLI-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add onions, peppers and bacon; mix lightly.
• Mix mayo and sugar until blended. Add to salad; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

TANGY PASTA SALAD WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss pasta with celery, spinach, capers, and dressing. Season with salt and pepper.

TANGY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the lemon juice to the water. Drain and cool. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, radishes and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

TANGY TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing, dill and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.