Debbies Peach Pasta Salad Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Add peas, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, celery, and onion to the macaroni. Stir to combine.

ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Set the dressing aside.
• To make the salad, combine the bell pepper, cucumber, onion, chickpeas, olives, walnuts, mint and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and a small splash of olive oil. Add the orzo and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain the orzo in a colander, then add it to the vegetable mixture while the orzo is still hot. Immediately pour the dressing onto the orzo and vegetables, and stir to combine. The hot orzo will readily absorb the dressing. Add a splash more olive oil if the salad seems too dry. Allow the salad to cool to room temperature, and add the feta, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Give the salad a stir, then taste and adjust the seasoning before serving, if need be.

DEBBIE'S PEACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well. Store in the fridge until needed.
• To make the salad, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and pour over the dressing.
• Stir to combine.

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Gently stir in the tomatoes, cheese and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

DEBBIE'S PASTA SALAD - LITTLE BIT OF THIS, LITTLE BIT OF THAT

Steps:

• Cook the pasta ala dente, rinse with water, drain real well and let cool.
• Mix the dressings, mayonaise, parmesean cheese, garlic powder, garlic salt and onion powder in a bowl until combined well.
• Quarter the pepperoni slices.
• Slice the sausages in half lengthwise and then each half into about 1/4 inch slices.
• Slice the ham in about 1 inch strips and then each strip into about 1/2 inch slices.
• Mix all but the dressing mixture with the pasta until well combined.
• Add the dressing mixture to pasta and mix until well combined.
• Salt and Pepper To Taste.
• Let flavors meld together overnight if possible and serve the next day.