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BLT Pasta Party Salad

BLT Pasta Party Salad

Ingredients
1 package (7 oz) uncooked rotini pasta
8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 large tomato, seeded, chopped (1 cup)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
4 cups thinly shredded iceberg lettuce

Directions
1 Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.

2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside.

3 In large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice and sugar with whisk until smooth. Stir pasta into mayonnaise mixture.

4 Gently stir in bacon, tomato, and green onions. Stir in lettuce just before serving.

Recipe found here: BLT Pasta Party Salad

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American-Italian Pasta Salad

American-Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
1 cup cubed Genoa salami
3/4 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water, and drain.

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk and Italian dressing mix. Whisk together until smooth, set aside.

In a large salad bowl combine cooked and cooled pasta, peas, olives, salami, green onions, celery and parsley. Mix in dressing last, reserving 1/2 cup. Let sit overnight in fridge. Stir before serving. Add extra dressing if pasta appears dry.

Original recipe makes 20 servings

Recipe found here: American-Italian Pasta Salad

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Veggie Spiral Salad

Veggie Spiral Salad

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cucumber, celery, onion, radishes, tomatoes, olives, cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into vegetable mixture.

In a bowl, whisk the dressing mix, vinegar and oil. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Yield: 5 servings.

Recipe found here: Veggie Spiral Salad

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Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Ingredients
2 lbs of Yukon Gold potatoes (you can leave the peel on if you want), cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons of mustard (your favorite, yellow, Dijon, stone ground)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 dill pickles, chopped into 1/4 in cubes (about 3/4 cup)
6 slices of bacon, cooked* and finely chopped
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
*To cook the bacon, heat a frying pan on medium low. Lay out the strips of bacon in a single layer. Gently cook, turning over occasionally with tongs, until lightly browned, and much of the fat rendered out. Place on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess fat. Do not pour any fat from the pan down the drain, it will clog it. Instead, pour it into a jar, or sop up with paper towels and discard.

Directions
1 In a large pot, cover potatoes with cold, salted water (1 teaspoon salt). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. (If you want, add some pickle juice to the drained, still slightly warm potatoes. The potatoes will absorb some of the juices, making them even tastier!)

2 In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and mustard. Add a little salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and use a rubber spatula to gently combine. Add the rest of the ingredients, again gently combining. (Include a couple tablespoons of the pickle juice for good measure.) Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Yield: Serves 4-6.

Recipe found here: Potato Salad

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Cheesy Beef Taco Salad

Cheesy Beef Taco Salad

Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 cups crushed corn chips
Shredded lettuce
Chopped green onions
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges

Directions
In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery, green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the cheese, tomatoes, chili powder and cumin. Cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Stir in corn chips.
Line six salad plates with lettuce; sprinkle with green onions. Top each with 1 cup beef mixture. Garnish with tomato wedges. Yield: 6 servings.

Recipe found here: Cheesy Beef Taco Salad

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BLT Macaroni Salad

BLT Macaroni Salad

Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
3 cups shredded lettuce
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add the macaroni, tomatoes and onions; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon; toss to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Recipe found here: BLT Macaroni Salad

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Potluck Antipasto Salad

Potluck Antipasto Salad

Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup olive oil
2/3 cup lemon juice

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large salad bowl. Stir in the next 12 ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Stir before serving. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Recipe found here: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Potluck-Antipasto-Salad

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BLT Pasta Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

Ingredients
1 package (6.2 ounces) pasta salad mix
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
5 cups torn lettuce

Directions
Prepare pasta salad mix according to package directions. Stir in tomato and bacon. Serve over lettuce. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad Creamy Parmesan mix.

Recipe found here: BLT Pasta Salad

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Vanilla Yogurt Ambrosia

Vanilla Yogurt Ambrosia

Ingredients
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1-1/2 cups green grapes
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3/4 cup (6 ounces) vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup chopped Diamond of California® Pecans, toasted

Directions
In a serving bowl, combine the pineapple, oranges, grapes, marshmallows and coconut. Fold in the yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in pecans. Yield: 6 servings

Recipe found here: Vanilla Yogurt Ambrosia

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in rotini pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.

In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

Recipe foud here: Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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