Smoked Gouda And Arugula Pasta Salad Recipes

SPICY PASTA SALAD WITH SMOKED GOUDA, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
• Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the adobo sauce in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, tomatoes and gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoon or 2 of vinegar, if necessary. Stir in the basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

SPICY PASTA SALAD WITH SMOKED GOUDA, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot. Set aside.
• Mix together the mayonnaise, milk, adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl, stir together the pasta, mayonnaise dressing, halved tomatoes and cubed Gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper, and even an extra teaspoon or two of vinegar if necessary. Stir in the basil. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours before serving.

SMOKED GOUDA AND ARUGULA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the pasta 7-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Mix all remaining ingredients with the pasta.
• Chill until ready to serve. Add more mayo if needed and mix one more time just before serving.
• Note: Arugula is strong and peppery tasting. If you prefer a milder and more tender texture, substitute fresh baby spinach. Cottage Living calls for Penne pasta, but I like rotini. Any pasta that will "grab" the mayo will work. Bowtie pasta would look lovely in this dish.

ARUGULA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water to a rolling boil in a medium pot. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool for 3 minutes.
• Place rotini in a serving bowl. Add tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined. Add arugula and toss.