Amenitas Italian American Pasta Salad Recipes

AMERICAN-ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

AMERICAN - ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 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 over night in fridge. Stir before serving.
• Add extra dressing if pasta appears dry.

AMENITA'S ITALIAN-AMERICAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain. Prepare Good Seasons Italian Dressing in accordance with package directions, using balsamic vinegar and canola oil. Prepare 2 packages, as the pasta and vegetables soak up the dressing.
• Mix pasta and remaining ingredients - except for the cheddar cheese - in a large bowl, mixing well. Chill at least one hour before serving. Add cheddar cheese before serving.
• Salad tastes better the longer it sits in the refrigerator. I prefer to make it the day before I plan to use it as it gives the flavors a chance to marinate the pasta and veggies.

ZESTY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain.
• Place in a bowl, add tomatoes, celery, carrots, peppers, onions and Italian salad dressing.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Drain.
• Just before serving, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese, then stir in mozzarella and olives.
• Gently fold into the pasta mixture.