1. Italian Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
12 oz rotini or bowtie pasta, cooked and cooled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mozzarella balls (or cubed cheese)
½ cup black olives, sliced
½ cup salami or pepperoni, chopped (optional)
½ cup bell peppers, diced
¼ cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Dressing:
½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp dried oregano (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, veggies, cheese, and meats.
Pour dressing and olive oil over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tip:
Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of Parmesan before serving for a bright finish! 🍋🧀
2. Crab Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
2 cups rotini pasta cooked
1 lb imitation crab meat or real lump crab, chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Dressing:
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook Pasta:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
2. Make Dressing:
In a bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream (if using), mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Assemble Salad:
In a large bowl, combine pasta, crab, celery, bell pepper, onion, and parsley. Pour dressing over and mix gently until evenly coated.
4. Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This helps the flavors blend.
5. Garnish (optional):
Sprinkle with extra dill, paprika, or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
3. Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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