One of our local supermarkets had an awesome deal on boxes of pasta and tri-colored rotini was included in their sale. I thought back to my "oh so very poor days" when we would cook a box of pasta, drown...
Author: Maureen Hudson
This is great and alot cheaper on the wallet than store bought one
Author: Janet Sa
I love easy pasta salads, and this one, which comes from Entertaining with the Sopranos, fits the bill perfectly.
Author: Lynnda Cloutier
Yum! What a great macaroni salad for summer BBQ's and picnics. It's a delicious basic macaroni salad recipe everyone should have in their recipe box. There's nothing fancy but the flavors are perfect....
Author: Darci Juris
A friend of mine served her macaroni salad to me one night at a dinner party. I loved the taste. One day I made the salad and another friend took a bite and said, "This would taste magnificent if you added...
Author: Connie Deitz
Okay yeah I know people tend to wrinkle their nose when it comes to pasta & fruit salad. Sounds weird, but this recipe is sooooo worth the wrinkled noses of those you tell. Absolutely delicious and far...
Author: Rainn Thomas
What a delicious way to use your fresh veggies!!!
Author: Lynn Socko @lynnsocko
The dressing is what makes this orzo salad recipe special. If you taste it on its own, it seems strong and tangy. But once it's combined with the orzo and other ingredients, magic happens. From the spicy...
Author: Grace Pulley
You can add Black Olives, you can add Pepperoni or also change to Bowtie pasta. Endless posibilities.
Author: Bea Austin
Forty plus years this has been my most requested salad for summer get-togethers.
Author: Marsha Gardner
Started cooking pasta, thinking about what I have on hand. Already had sliced olives already done up from a previous event. Wanting to use up cherry tomatoes and celery. Had just gotten Smoked Blue Cheese...
Author: Denise Miles
This is a simple pasta salad recipe that's well balanced and completely delicious. The savory chopped salami goes so well with the mild provolone cheese. Then, the saltiness from the olives pairs wonderfully...
Author: Linda Easley
I came up with this recipe years ago when I went to make pasta salad but didn't want a mayo base salad for a picnic potluck. Shrimp & catalina dressing go perfectly together.
Author: Lynelle Caldwell
I've tweaked this recipe to suit my family. They request this often in the summer. Add a loaf of crusty bread and this makes a nice cold summer meal.
Author: Laura Yoder
I used to make the dressing at a restaurant I worked in years ago. I liked it so much, I tried it on pasta, not just spinach sald. It is great. If you don't have the wine vinegar, the taste will be different,...
Author: Maggie Pennel
I make several different kinds of macaroni salads, but this one is my hubby's favorite and the one I make when I need to please everybody! I finally took the time to write it down as I added, so putting...
Author: Kelly Williams
I first made this delicious salad about 20 years ago, when my then boyfriend now husband & I began dating. It was our first Family Christmas together. That was the beginning of a long list of many recipes,...
Author: Rose Mary Mogan
Have made this for years. It is just a common recipe here in Nebraska. Very simple and delicious. Great for a picnic or tailgate as there is no mayonnaise. A link to the dressing recipe will be in the...
Author: Mary Ann Hanson
My mother found the recipe for this salad and made it today. The addition of the sweetened condensed milk gives this salad a nice sweet flavor. It is so delicious!
Author: Stephanie Dodd
This is a base in my house for several dishes: 1) Add it to spinach wraps (To a tortilla, add this salsa, some cooked chicken and some raw spinach, some mozzarella cheese and some Caesar dressing). 2)...
Author: Brian Blackley
30 years ago someone brought this pasta salad to a potluck, and I actually liked it! (I was not a pasta salad fan) After 20 years of changing and tweaking it - it has become a staple of our household and...
Author: 'Ria Murphy
Always a big hit and is very quick and easy to prepare.
Author: Mary Lee
I didn't have any elbow macaroni,so I used spirals instead! So Yummy!Hubby's Favorite!
Author: Denise Miles
My version of a local restaurant, J.Alexander's. This is my favorite side salad.
Author: Jennifer Petrouske
A friend of mine posted this on her FB page. This what she called it, which I think makes it sound interesting, but she said its probably called Angel Hair Pasta. She said she makes it sometimes without...
Author: Lea Ann
Spring is in the air!! Salad days are here again!! Another great salad given to me by an old friend a great cook.... surprisingly delicious and sweet!! I tweaked it a bit, added cheese too. The pic is...
Author: Doreen Fish
I make this Orzo salad a lot during the Spring and Summer. I'm totally addicted to it. My whole family loves it and it's perfect for an outdoor picnic or concert where you can bring a meal. During the...
Author: Patricia Naveira
This sweet and creamy salad is ideal for a casual game night or potluck. It's got a surprising flavor that's sure to be the talk of the evening!
Author: Barbara Kingsley
I don't even remember how long I've had this great recipe for pasta salad, but I know it's been over thirty years. It was given to me by a friend, when we lived in Michigan, and I've made it ever since,...
Author: Angela (Grammy) Derby
Smoky chipotle with sweet crunchy corn! As always you can tailor it to your taste. If you can't find chipotle ranch dressing, use just ranch, add extra chipotle sauce or chipotles in adobo with or without...
Author: Robin Dextradeur
Growing up in Nebraska we had all kinds of Martha Gooch macaroni and pasta. It was on all the shelves. Something we all grew up with was the Martha Gooch Macaroni Salad. It was a boxed mix but ended up...
Author: Mary Ann Hanson @DeaconGrandma
I seldom enjoy macaroni salad. All those I've eaten are either to sticky or too bland, or both. I think macaroni salad, and potato salad as well, should help moisten your mouth when eating a sandwich,...
Author: Judith Hickman
Found this among some recipes I pinched years ago. It is a nice twist on an old favorite.
Author: Kathy W
If you like your pasta good and spicy, you have to try this Braum's Holiday recipe.
Author: Pat Campbell
In the hot summer months here in Florida, I am always looking for something cold to serve! This recipe fits the bill, but is still filling.
Author: Lynette !
This was found under the heading of salads and at first I thought it was served cold, but it is indeed a hot salad. The recipe includes one of my least favorite veggies, mushrooms, and I will omit them...
Author: Ellen Bales
This is an Italian pasta salad recipe which is quite popular as a side for bbq or to take to a picnic.
Author: Marion Wilting
Okay, I needed to come up with a delicious pasta salad, to use up some pretty pasta I had bought a few weeks ago...I only bought it for the prettiness...lol! My family got a kick out of that...anyway,...
Author: Cassie *
Macaroni salad is a must at summer cookouts. This version is made with simple ingredients and similar to what you'd pick up at a deli. There's enough crunch and flavor from all the fresh veggies. The pasta...
Author: Janice Splaha
Barbara has taken all the flavors of an antipasto platter and turned it into a delicious pasta salad. For those unfamiliar with antipasto, it's traditionally the first course of an Italian meal. It's a...
Author: Barbara Drexler
The classic Italian Minestrone soup gets a makeover and is served in salad form. It's convenient and versatile in that the recipe can be served as a hot side dish, or let it cool and serve it later as...
Author: Vickie Parks
Is a dirty martini your cocktail of choice? Then this pasta salad is going to become your favorite recipe! Onions and pepper give the creamy pasta a little bite and crunch. The dressing is a nice combination...
Author: Carol Davis
Adapted an Allrecipes.com recipe and it tastes great! Will be amazing in the summer time! The "cook time" is for pasta and chilling time. Also, I seed the tomatoes to keep the salad from getting all soggy....
Author: Brandi Kirkpatrick
I made this pasta salad 1st about 12 yrs ago and ever since then everyone's always begging me to make a HUGE bowl of it. It's that good. You can add other veggies if u like, but I found that w/ the minimal...
Author: sherry monfils
This is a nice salad with a light dressing. Got it out of a Better Homes and gardens special intrest "Potluck" magazine. Served with a southwest beef kabob. I have the recipe for the kabobs posted also....
Author: Ann McCue