Wagon Wheel Salad Food

WHEELY-GOOD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, red pepper, olives and oregano. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

WAGON WHEEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts if desired. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in confectioners' sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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.

SUPREME PIZZA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, peppers, pepperoni, mozzarella, basil and pasta in a big bowl. Whisk garlic salt, oregano or Italian seasoning, tomato paste and vinegar together. Stream in extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk dressing. When oil is incorporated, pour dressing over pasta salad, add a few grinds of black pepper to the bowl, then toss salad to coat evenly. Adjust your seasonings and serve salad. Leftovers make a great lunch or snack the next day!

WAGON WHEEL VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook wagon wheels according to pkg.
• directions, adding broccoli during the last four minutes;drain,rinse in cold water to cool;drain well.
• In large bowl combine wagon wheel-broccoli mixture with celery, green onions, cucumber and parsley.
• In separate bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, mustard, paprika& salt;mix well.
• Pour over pasta mixture;toss to coat.
• Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving add tomatoes and toss gently.

PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions or till just al dente. Drain pasta.
• Combine the vegetables and pasta together in large bowl.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper together.
• Fold into pasta mixture. Chill in fridge 2 hours or so or till ready to eat.

WAGON WHEELS WITH CHICKPEAS AND CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Combine the pasta, chick peas, celery, onion and green pepper in a large bowl.
• Separately whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, dill, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper until blended.
• Fold the dressing into the pasta mixture and serve.

WAGON WHEEL TACO SALAD

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well.
• Set aside.
• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Drain cooked pasta; rinse with cold water until cool.
• In large bowl, combine beans, corn, salsa, tomatoes and cilantro.
• Add cooked pasta and dressing to bean mixture; toss until well coated.
• Stir in half each of the cheese and tortilla chips.
• Place salad on large serving platter or in large serving bowl.
• Top with remaining half of cheese; garnish with remaining chips and avocado.