Orange Zested Macaroni Pasta Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE FOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the tahini, olive oil, olives, vinegar, parsley, mustard, shallot, thyme and orange zest in a mixing bowl and whisk until evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

ORANGE ZESTED MACARONI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients. Best with lots of black pepper, in my opinion.
• Orange flavor will get stronger as it sits in the fridge. Zesting all the peel from the 1/2 orange will make the orange flavor rather strong, especially if you plan to refrigerate before serving.
• If you don't have a zester, crosshatch an area of orange peel with light cuts from a sharp knife, then "shave" the pieces off. It's very easy and with heavy crosshatching yields results comparable to using a good zester.

FAST MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the macaroni and vegetables. , In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Stir before serving.

CAPRESE MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with basil and Parmesan before serving.