Allisons Pasta Salad Recipes

ALLISON'S TAILGATE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine/shake vigorously, first 6 ingredients of dressing into a plastic bottle/shaker until fully integrated.
• 2. Combine the onion, cucumber, pimento and parlsey with the cooked noodles
• 3. Stir dressing into the pasta mixture until well covered. Chill in refrigerator for an hour or two. Restir pasta salad before serving. This stays good in the refrigerator for up to a week!

ALLISON'S CREAMY VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• cook pasta as directed on box.
• Combine other ingredients except for vegetables and cheese in a separate bowl.
• When pasta is done, combine mixture with pasta.
• Toss in cheese and vegetables.
• Chill for at least 3 hours (or overnight if possible).

PASTA SALAD WITH SUMMER TOMATOES, BASIL AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, red-pepper flakes, the whole basil sprig and anchovies if using. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in 1/2 cup oil. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. The tomatoes should be aggressively seasoned. Let tomatoes marinate for at least 1 hour and preferably 2 to 3.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. Add to bowl with tomatoes while still warm and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing. Let pasta sit at room temperature for at least another hour and up to 6 hours before serving. Or chill for up to 24 hours; bring to room temperature before serving.
• Just before serving, gently fold in torn basil leaves. Top with more olive oil and cracked black pepper before serving.

ALLISON'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse in cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper, dill weed, and salt.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, grapes, ham, green onions, and cheese. Toss with dressing. Cover, and chill overnight or for at least 6 hours.

ALLISON'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse in cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper, dill weed, and salt.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, grapes, ham, green onions, and cheese. Toss with dressing. Cover, and chill overnight or for at least 6 hours.