Cold Pasta Primavera Salad From Hidden Valley Recipes

PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
• While pasta cooks, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus and chill until ready to use, at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, dip mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl.
• Assemble chilled rotini, asparagus, ham, romaine, cucumber, and avocado in a large bowl. Top with mayonnaise dressing mixture and toss. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD FROM HIDDEN VALLEY®

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain. Combine Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix with milk and mayonnaise in a bowl, creating 1 cup dressing.
• In a small bowl, whisk the dressing together with the oil until emulsified.
• In a large bowl, add the pasta and the remaining ingredients.
• Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
• Chill covered for 1 hour before serving.

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain well. In a small bowl whisk the oil together with the seasoning mix until emulsified. In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss until well coated. Chill covered for at least 1 hour before serving.

PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a large ice water bath. Add carrots to the boiled water, and simmer 2 minutes.
• Add squash, and cook 2 minutes more.
• Add broccoli and bell pepper, and cook 2 minutes more.
• Add sugar snap peas, and cook 2 minutes more.
• Scoop vegetables from simmering water with strainer. Transfer to ice water bath. Drain when cool, and pat dry.
• Bring pot of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in large serving bowl. Stir in shallots and garlic. Add pasta, blanche vegetables, tomatoes, and cheese, and toss to coat with dressing.
• Season with salt and pepper, and serve.