Tailgate Pasta Salad Recipes

COLLEGIATE TAILGATE PASTA SALADS

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: Combine seasoning packet, ½ cup red wine vinegar, and ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil in glass bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until packet is dissolved, about 1 ½ minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Pasta: Cook pasta 6-8 minutes in GENTLY boiling water (salt optional). To achieve your school colors, food coloring was used, please note that the water may become slightly colored. Drain pasta in colander, rinse with cold water.
• Add Fresh Additions: Peel, seed, and dice cucumber, chop ½ orange and ½ green pepper, chop ½ red onion.
• Gently Toss: Pasta, vinaigrette, and veggies. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Easy to make a day ahead, just toss again before serving.

TAILGATE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended.
• In large bowl, mix cooked pasta with remaining salad ingredients and 1/4 cup of the basil. Pour dressing over salad; toss until coated. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup basil over top of salad.