best pasta salad dressing?

Question

i sometimes make a simple pasta salad but i cant find a good dressing to stick with, any recommendations?

Answer 1

This is the best salad I have ever eaten and I could eat it as a meal everyday if I could!

Italian Artichoke Pasta Salad

6 Tabs. Parm cheese
4 Tabs. lemon juice
2 teas. salt
1 teas. dry mustard
1 medium red onion - sliced julianne
1 can quartered artichoke hearts
1 small jar of pimentos
4 Tabs. red wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teas. pepper
2 Tabs. sugar
1/2 teas. garlic powder

Mix all ingredients together and chill over night. Toss with pasta.

MMM MMM MMM! I am telling you, this is awesome! Everyone I know who has eaten it, LOVES IT! I have even featured this recipe on menus that I have created for some local restaurants.

Answer 2

Pasta Salad Dressing
Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation
Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until blended. Serve any remaining dressing over salad greens.

Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta: Add 2 cups chopped chicken to Bow Tie Pasta.
Yield

Makes 1 cup

Answer 3

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best pasta salad dressing?
i sometimes make a simple pasta salad but i cant find a good dressing to stick with, any recommendations?

Answer 4

INGREDIENTS
DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
2 1/2 cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 inch strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese


DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheese and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Answer 5

I don't care for pasta salad with Italian type dressings. My favorite is a ranch/bacon dressing I make by mixing a cup of mayo with a packet of ranch mix and a handful of real bacon bit. Thin it with a bit of milk if necessary and add more mayo if it is not creamy enough. Bert

Answer 6

So many mayo dressings!!! I use the Paul Newmans Italain dressing- I think it's the olive oil and vinegar one. I made pasta salad today and can't wait to eat it tomorrow- always tastes better the day after when everything has marinated. MMMMM

Answer 7

I don't have any specific measurements, but if a mayo based dressing, I add a few drops Tabasco sauce, maybe 1/2 tsp or so of Lea & Perrins Worcestshire sauce, a tsp of dry mustard and salt & pepper to taste. Makes a good, kind of tangy dressing.

Answer 8

My favorite dressings are oil and vinegar based and premade. My two favorites are Marie Callendars Italian and Berensteins Cheese Fantastico. Toss with your favorite pasta and let sit overnight to expand the flavors. You can also purchase the no-fat versions as well.

Answer 9

Do it yourself it's much better.I'll give you my recipe , cook your pasta, rinse with cold water, put in refig. chop celery ,red and green peppers, onion (sm)a couple of sweet pickles. mayo , mustard, salt pepper garlic powder,and a little Cayenne pepper and don't forget a spoon of sugar. mix all together and re fig again.enjoy!!!!!!!

Answer 10

equal amounts of mayo,sour cream.then buttermilk,chives,onion powder, garlic powder, lots of black pepper, salt (kosher) . great for pasta salad and garden salad.