some good salad or pasta salad recipes please?

Answer 1

OLIVE AND GARDEN SALAD

Black olives (pitted)
Sm. green olives with pimento
Sliced celery
Chopped green onions
Artichoke hearts, can or jar
Banana peppers, sliced
Cauliflower, fresh or can
Green olives (pitted)
Sliced carrots
Sliced radishes
Fresh mushrooms, sliced, can or jar o.k.
Pepperoncini
Cherry peppers
Pickles (Vlasic Hot Mixed Pickles)
(Includes cauliflower pieces)

Marinade: Oil, vinegar, garlic powder, sweet basil, oregano, parsley flakes, black pepper, crushed red pepper, thyme and rosemary leaves.

GARDEN SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

SALAD:

1 lb. fresh garden lettuce (or in any season but summer, Romaine lettuce)
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced
2 scallions, minced
1/2 c. walnut pieces
Croutons to top

DRESSING:

1 c. sour cream
1 1/2 c. olive oil
1 tbsp. brown mustard
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. dried dill
2-3 cloves crushed garlic (more if you're home alone, less if you have a date)

To prepare dressing, mix ingredients and blend until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Mix salad ingredients together and serve with literally ANY meal!

Answer 2

I know this sounds stupid, but I love Suddenly Salad that comes in a box. Here is the kicker. Add onion, sliced radishes, cucumber. Just before serving add shredded sharp cheddar cheese. It also because of the addition of stuff needs more mayo. The way I look at it is the more colorful the better it gets. There is alot of things you can add to pasta salad and it seems they are always good. Some ideas would be Chicken, Tuna, different cheese other veggies. Just put in what you like or whatever you are hungry for.

Answer 3

Picnic Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

* 3 cups tri-color spiral pasta, cooked and drained
* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
* 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
* 2 small zucchini, sliced
* 1 cup small pitted ripe olives
* DRESSING:
* 1/3 cup tarragon vinegar
* 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
* 2 teaspoons dill weed
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, toss pasta, corn, tomatoes, zucchini and olives; set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all of the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

This recipe makes a very light and refreshing salad. I can't wait to make it during the summer months with vegetables right from the garden.

Answer 4

Salad with Crab and Pasta

4 ounces uncooked pasta
8 ounces crab meat
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt to taste

Cook pasta and drain.

Combine pasta, crab meat, celery, onion, green pepper and parsley.

Add remaining ingredients. Taste with salt. Mix well. Chill and serve.

Answer 5

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
* 1/4 cup pitted green olives
* 1 cup diced feta cheese
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
* 1 ripe tomato, chopped
* 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
* 1/8 cup lemon juice
* salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain, and rinse with cold water.
2. When orzo is cool, transfer to a medium bowl and mix in olives, feta cheese, parsley, dill, and tomato. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and lemon juice. Pour over pasta, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill before serving.

www.allrecipes.com and www.recipezaar.com are great recipe data bases where you can search for salads

Answer 6

I have to agree Suddenly Salad is great - My Husband loves the ranch flavored with fresh tomato and extra bacon added

Answer 7

i make an awesome asian salad that my kids love to take in their lunches for school :

-1 large bag shredded cole slaw
-1 package ramen noodles crushed into small pieces
-2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
-1/2 cup white vinegar
-1/2 cup sugar (or equal if going low-cal) or u can omit this-i have before and it's still good
-1/2 cup olive oil
-1 cup slivered almonds (optional)
-soy sauce to taste

mix all together and enjoy!! you can also add diced chicken or beef stir-fry meat.

Southern Macaroni salad (my kids love this one too)

-1 cup uncooked macaroni
-cooked ham, cubed or cut into strips
-cubed cheddar cheese
- 1/2 c chopped celery
- 1/3 c bell pepper, diced
-2 tbsp chopped pimento
- 1/4 c green onion
- 1/4 c sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 c mayo
-1 tbsp mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt

cook macaroni per package directions. mix with first 7 ingredients. in separate bowl mix mayo,mustard, and salt. add to rest of macaroni mixture. chill and serve.

Answer 8

hi I have an excellent recipe for seven layer salad and my family loves it everytime I make it . If you would like it then please email me and I will be happy to share . good luck and happy cooking .