Familys Favorite Pasta Salad Recipes

FAMILY'S FAVORITE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is cool.
• 2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, leaving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top.
• 3. Chill several hours to let the flavors blend. Better if left to sit overnight.
• 4. Very versatile as you can add more of what you like, less of what you don't like. Can easily double by adding more veggies and 1/2 of another package of pasta. I have even used grilled chicken instead of pepperoni, or left the meat out completely.

GOLDMON FAMILY FAVORITE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. The prep time in this recipe does not include chill time. The longer it sits the better the flavors blend together. Add the mayo & zesty Italian Dressing to a medium size bowl, & whisk together to blend. Then set aside till needed.
• 2. Cube both cheeses, halve the tomatoes if desired, chop the red onions, and red bell pepper. Then add to a very large bowl.
• 3. Add the chopped Green Onions
• 4. Drain the canned baby corn and cut or break into large chunks, & add to salad bowl.
• 5. Drain artichokes, and cut into large pieces. Add to salad bowl.
• 6. Cook pasta according to package directions, but by 2-3 minutes LESS FOR THE AL DENTE' STAGE. Rinse in cold water, drain & add to salad bowl.
• 7. Separate pepperoni slices and add to bowl as well, reserving a few slices to garnish the top if desired.
• 8. Sprinkle in the Romano cheese into the salad bowl.
• 9. Add the full bottle of the McCormick salad supreme, sprinkling over the entire salad.
• 10. Toss with a large spoon making sure salad is evenly mixed.
• 11. Now add the prepared salad dressing, and toss to make sure the vegetables are all coated well.
• 12. Blend together, and Garnish top of salad if desired with reserved pepperoni slices and any thing else you choose. Cover and refrigerate at least 2-3 hours or longer if possible. The longer it sits the better the flavors have a chance to blend together. Serve & enjoy.
• 13. This by far is one of the best salads on the planet according to my family, they naturally expect it at every reunion where I am involved in the cooking. It serves a big crowd. You can cut this recipe in half or less if desired, and add or delete the items you do not care for.

FAMILY FAVORITE CRAB PASTA SALAD (QUICK & EASY)

Steps:

• 1. So easy! Cook pasta according to package instructions. In large bowl, combine coleslaw, mayo, onion, dill and salt and pepper (if using). Gently stir in crab meat.
• 2. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to coleslaw mixture. Toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.

COWBOY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook your ground beef until there is no pink.
• In a separate pan, cook and crumble your bacon.
• Cook your noodles as directed on the package, and drain them.
• In a large bowl, combine your noodles, ground beef, crumbled bacon, corn, cheese, tomatoes, and green onions.
• In a smaller bowl, combine your barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, spicy brown mustard, plain Greek yogurt, garlic salt, and salt and pepper.
• Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta salad mixture, and mix until well combined, and the pasta is evenly coated.
• Store in fridge until ready to serve.