Wacky Mac Pasta Salad Recipes

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WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD



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This colorful, flavorful pasta salad makes a family-friendly side dish for any warm-weather gathering, and it's name, Wacky Mac, is fun for the kids, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch medium asparagus, trimmed
1 pound Wacky Mac spiral pasta
1 bunch watercress (about 3 cups)
3/4 pound red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add asparagus, watercress, tomatoes, and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with feta and serve.

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD



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This is an easy and pretty simple recipe. I kind of made it up as I went along. It is easily modified for your taste. Some times I add Rotel if I have it if not I don't. It's the base of the pasta salad and then I build from there. Enjoy

Provided by amdorn

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups wacky mac pasta
12 ounces roasted garlic salad dressing
1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (12 ounce) can black beans
12 ounces edamame
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and cool.
  • Add black beans, garbonzo beans and edamame mix. Add as much salad dressing as you like. Salt, Pepper and Onion Powder to taste. Chill and serve cold.
  • Variations - Rotel instead of edamame; black olives, green olives (if using olives, taste before using salt) Let your imagination run wild and put in what ever you like; celery, green peppers, onions, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 226.7, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.6

WACKY PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Wacky Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yankeebrutaldani

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces wacky mac pasta, cooked and drained
2 1/2 cups chopped bell peppers, carrots and black olives
12 ounces birds eye steam frozen broccoli and cauliflower, cooked
1 cup wishbone robusto Italian dressing
1 tablespoon season salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 487.3, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 0.5

WACKY PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Wacky Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abbs lt3

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces wacky mac pasta
1/2 cup yellow pepper, cut into julienne strips
2 cups chicken strips, cooked
1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 cup celery, sliced thin
1/2 cup red pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup honey mustard dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare Wacky Mac according to package directions and rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large bowl, toss Wacky Mac with remaining ingredients; cover and chill thoroughly. Toss gently before serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 0.7

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