Wagon Wheel Vegetable Salad Recipes

WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and onions., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, picante sauce, salt and cumin; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. About 30 seconds before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and corn kernels. Cook for 30 seconds and then drain into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Keep the pasta draining in the colander while you make the dressing.
• Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Add the well-drained pasta, broccoli, and corn to the bowl, along with the ham, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and scallions, if using. Toss together. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

WAGON WHEEL VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook wagon wheels according to pkg.
• directions, adding broccoli during the last four minutes;drain,rinse in cold water to cool;drain well.
• In large bowl combine wagon wheel-broccoli mixture with celery, green onions, cucumber and parsley.
• In separate bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, mustard, paprika& salt;mix well.
• Pour over pasta mixture;toss to coat.
• Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving add tomatoes and toss gently.

WAGON WHEELS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in covered pot for pasta.
• Chop whole onion and saute in hot oil in nonstick skillet until onion is soft. Meanwhile, with food processor on, drop garlic through feed tube and mince.
• Combine 1/2 cup of the tap water, as hot as possible, with sun-dried tomatoes, and add to food processor. Process to puree tomatoes. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups of water, and continue to process to combine. Add tomato mixture to skillet and bring to boil. Reduce heat, and continue to simmer to thicken slightly.
• Cook wagon wheels according to package directions.
• Chop parsley and oregano, and add to sauce with lemon juice. Simmer over low heat.
• Grate cheese. When pasta is ready, drain and serve with tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese.

WHEELY-GOOD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, red pepper, olives and oregano. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

WAGON-WHEEL PASTA & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta.
• 2. After 5 minutes, add the lima beans.
• 3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until browned, about 7 minutes.
• 4. When the pasta is ready, drain it with the beans (reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid), then return the pasta and beans to the pot along with the onion, crème fraîche, thyme (if using), salt, pepper, goat cheese, and the reserved water. Toss together and serve.

EASY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Mix tomato sauce, dressing, basil and oregano in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss.
• Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled but no longer than 48 hours.