California Club Pasta Salad Recipes

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CALIFORNIA CLUB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix ranch dressing and MIRACLE WHIP until blended.
• Combine all remaining ingredients except bacon in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with bacon just before serving.

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the pasta and drain. Toss with a teaspoons of oil and pinch of salt. - set aside.
• Chop carrots (I bought pre-julienned-cut).
• Dice tomato.
• Chop mushrooms.
• Dice onion.
• Chop bell pepper.
• Chop spinach.
• Peel and dice orange.
• Thinly slice one of the lemons-skin on.
• Juice other lemon.
• Slice "cheese" into thin long strips.
• In a large mixing bowl:.
• Add oil, lemon juice, vinegar, chopped fruit and veggies.
• Mix well - I use a large serving fork, so everything retains it's shape.
• In a sauce pan on stove:.
• Heat 1 tablespoons of oil.
• Add 2 bay leaves, and 1 cup of the chopped fresh ingredients from mixing bowl.
• Saute for 5 minutes.
• Add sauteed ingredients back to large mixing bowl. Remove bay leaves.
• Add pasta, "cheese" strips, salt, pepper and cayenne.
• Toss well.
• Optional:.
• Peas, tofu or beans can be added to this dish for extra protein and fiber.
• Pairings: A nice meritage wine, like Hart's Desire, or a Chardonnay.
• Like, I'm so sure. If you don't even know how to talk like a Californian wine connoisseur, you totally have to learn. Duh. If you need to try it on for size, pop in some chewing gum, bleach your hair, grab some wine and chill. I'm just, like, so there, you know.

CLUB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on box.
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
• Stir seasoning mix, milk and mayonnaise in large bowl.
• Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients except lettuce.
• Serve on lettuce.

CLUB PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill large saucepan 2/3 full of water. Heat to boiling. Stir in contents of Pasta.
• Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Combine Hidden valley ranch mix, onion powder and bacon bits with mayonnaise in large bowl. Stir in chilled pasta and remaining ingredients except lettuce. Serve on lettuce. Refrigerate leftovers (if desired, moisten with a few teaspoons milk before servings).

CALIFORNIA CLUB SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring well.
• Cover and chill thoroughly.
• Place shredded lettuce on a large serving platter.
• Arrange chicken, tomatoes, avacado, bacon and egg over lettuce.
• Spoon chilled dressing over salad just before serving.