Sunflower N Pasta Salad Recipes

SUNFLOWER, BACON AND PARMESAN BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on box, drained.
• Add 1 cup of parmesan dressing, celery, onions, pimento/red pepper to pasta.
• Toss to mix.
• Chill several hours or overnight.
• Prior to serving, add remaining 1/2 cup dressing, bacon and sunflower seeds.
• Toss to mix and serve.

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the sunshine dressing: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Allow the pasta to dry slightly before assembling; this will help the dressing really adhere to the pasta.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the yellow and grape tomatoes, corn, bell peppers and banana peppers and toss gently until evenly mixed. Arrange the salad onto a serving platter and garnish with the lemon slices.

BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD WITH SALMON & SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Boil the pasta for 5 mins, then add the broccoli and beans, and cook 5 mins more or until everything is tender.
• Drain, reserving the water, then tip the pasta and veg into a bowl and add the miso, ginger, seeds, oil and 3 tbsp pasta water. Flake the salmon into the pasta in large pieces and toss well. Spoon into containers and keep in the fridge until ready to eat.

BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD WITH EGGS & SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Hard-boil the eggs for 8 mins, then shell and halve. Meanwhile, boil the pasta for 5 mins, add the broccoli and beans, and cook 5 mins more or until everything is tender.
• Drain, reserving the water, then tip the pasta and veg into a bowl and stir in the miso, ginger, oil and 4 tbsp pasta water. Serve topped with the eggs and seeds.

SUNFLOWER 'N PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In large kettle, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine pasta, 1 c. dressing, sunflower nuts, celery, bacon bits, onion and pimento. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. To serve: Stir in remaining 1/2 c. of dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.