Wacky Mac 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 PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Enjoy.

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.

THREE BEAN WACKY SWEET SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Wacky Mac according to package directions; rinse with cool water. Meanwhile combine drained beans and chopped onion in large bowl.
• In separate small bowl, combine cider vinegar and salad oil; slowly add in sugar to dissolve.
• Add drained Wacky Mac and vinegar mixture to beans. Add tomatoes and salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.

THREE-BEAN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding green beans to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Place macaroni mixture in large bowl. Add remaining beans, peppers and onions; mix lightly.
• Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to salad; toss to coat.