Sandys Family Style Pasta Salad Recipes

SANDY'S CUCUMBER & TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Rinse pasta under cold water till cool, Drain WELL!
• Add chopped tomato, cucumber, and green onions.
• Mix in mayo, salt, and pepper.
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Serve cold.
• My mother mentioned that sometimes she adds 2 tablespoons of flat leaf parsley, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and that she doesn't add the pepper till she is ready to eat it. I don't do any of that.

SANDY'S POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, celery, relish and onions.
• Mix the mayonnaise, mustard and sugar in a small bowl. Slowly pour the mayonnaise mixture into the potatoes - don't put it all at once - and mix together until moist. You might not use all of the 2 cups of the mayonnaise mixture (it depends on the potatoes). Add salt and pepper to taste.

SANDY'S SIMPLE SPRING LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine shallot, honey, mustard, and salt in a jar with a lid; add olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar. Cover jar with lid and shake until dressing is thickened.
• Place arugula in a bowl and drizzle dressing over greens; toss to coat.

SANDY'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Put salted water in large pot till boils, add pasta and cook till tender, remove and drain, run cold water over pasta and put in large bowl. Add all chopped and sliced ingredients
• Mix Italian and catalina dressing together, add Italian seasoning. Pour over pasta and veggies and toss, top with shredded cheese. Put in refrigerator to chill, or even better chill overnight

SANDY'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss together and soak with dressing.
• You can also use other veggies you like.