Wacky Mac Pasta Salad Food

WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces.
• Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add asparagus, watercress, tomatoes, and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with feta and serve.

WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and cool.
• Add black beans, garbonzo beans and edamame mix. Add as much salad dressing as you like. Salt, Pepper and Onion Powder to taste. Chill and serve cold.
• Variations - Rotel instead of edamame; black olives, green olives (if using olives, taste before using salt) Let your imagination run wild and put in what ever you like; celery, green peppers, onions, etc.

WACKY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Enjoy.

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!

VEGGIE SPIRALS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, and scallions. Gently toss to mix. Pour Ranch dressing over pasta.
• Toss gently to coat; serve chilled.

EDAMAME PASTA SALAD WITH TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, preferably tender. When it's done cooking, rinse with cold water and pour in a large serving bowl or container.
• Rinse and drain the black beans and edamame.
• Thaw the corn (and edamame).
• Mix the corn, edamame, and black beans together with the pasta.
• Make the dressing by putting all the dressing ingredients in a blender (except the sesame seeds) and pulse until fully mixed.
• Stir in the sesame seeds.
• Pour the completed dressing over the pasta, and let chill for about 45 minutes-1 hour then serve. Lasts about 4-5 days fresh and great for brown-bagging lunch; and if your workplace lacks a fridge, don't fear due to the lack of dairy products!