Goldmon Family Favorite Pasta Salad Recipes

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.

FAVOURITE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, adding the peas for final 2 mins cooking time. Drain, rinse with cold water to cool, then drain again. Tip into a bowl with the chopped herbs, lemon zest and juice, olive oil and plenty of seasoning and mix well. Cover and chill, spooning out portions as and when. If you're making this for one person, by days 3 and 4 you'll need to stir in a little olive oil or something creamy to loosen the pasta.