CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD RECIPES

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CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel well to get-togethers such as picnics or tailgate parties, but people absolutely love it when it gets there. —Jeanette Krembas, Laguna Niguel, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch    Side Dishes

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces
3 large tomatoes, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, FatContent 13g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 1mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 567mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 6g protein.

BLT PASTA SALAD RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE BLT PASTA SALAD



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This dish is everything you love about a BLT sandwich in pasta form! This pasta salad recipe is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer parties.

Provided by THEPIONEERWOMAN.COM

Categories     meat    salad    side dish

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 0S

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1

12-ounce package bacon

1

16-ounce box fusilli or curly pasta

1 c.

mayonnaise

3/4 c.

whole milk

1

1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix

Juice of one lemon

1/4 c.

grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp.

ground black pepper

1

pint grape tomatoes, halved

2 c.

thinly sliced romaine lettuce

1/2 c.

chopped red onion

1/4 c.

chopped fresh herbs, such as dill and/or parsley

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning as needed, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is golden and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes total. (You may need to cook the bacon in two batches, draining the rendered fat from the skillet between batches.) Let the bacon cool to room temperature, then crumble up into bite-sized pieces. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, parmesan cheese and black pepper. Add the pasta, tomatoes, lettuce, onion, herbs and half of the crumbled bacon to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold together to coat. Top with remaining bacon and serve. 

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