Pasta Recipes Salad


9
Jan 12

Pasta and shrimp salad

INGREDIENTS:

3 c. water
1 lb. unpeeled fresh shrimp
16 oz. margheritina or other pasta
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. ripe olives
1/2 c. fresh mushrooms
1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tbsp. sugar (optional)
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Bring water to boil; add shrimp and return to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Combine shrimp, pasta and next 4 ingredients. Combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over pasta mixture and toss until coated. Cover salad and chill. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.


8
Jan 12

TWIST TRIO PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

12 oz. box Mueller’s Twist Trio pasta
1/4 c. chopped white onion
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. thin chunks cucumber (no skin)
1 c. Miracle Whip salad dressing
Salt and pepper
Water and oil

DIRECTIONS:

Fill 2 quart saucepan with water; heat to boiling adding a little oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook pasta until tender, not mushy. Put drained pasta into large bowl and let cool. Add onions, green peppers, and cucumbers; then stir together. Stir in the salad dressing to desired consistency. Add salt and/or pepper to desired taste. Chill in refrigerator until time to serve


3
Dec 11

Waldorf Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

1 (7 ounce) package small shell pasta
2/3 cup plain yogurt
2/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons HERB-OX® Chicken Flavored Bouillon Granules
2 cups cubed turkey breast
1 apple, diced
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup halved grapes
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well. In small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice, and bouillon; mix well. In large bowl, combine pasta and remaining ingredients. Add dressing; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.