Polka Dot Salad Recipes

POLKA DOT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the orzo for 1 minute less than package instructions indicate. Rinse with cool water, drain well, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Add the cooked orzo and stir to coat.
• Add the tomatoes, squash, cucumber, green onions, basil, and parsley to the orzo mixture and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and add salt and freshly ground pepper as needed.
• Top with the toasted almonds and serve chilled or at room temperature.
• To save time, the orzo mixture can be made 1 day in advance and combined with the vegetables just before serving.

POLKA DOT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain, rinse with cool water, and drain again; set aside to cool.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled rigatoni, cucumber and the next 4 ingredients.
• In a smaller mixing bowl, stir the parsley, Miracle Whip, sugar, and vinegar; blend well.
• Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss to combine and coat well.
• Mom chills the salad for several hours before serving.