Creamy Conchiglie Salad Recipes

DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Toss cold pasta with about ½ cup of pickle juice and set aside for about 5 minutes. Drain & discard pickle juice.
• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH LIGHTER CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut the florets into slices no thicker than 0.7 cm / 1/4" thick.
• Place in a bowl with remaining Salad ingredients.
• Mix Dressing well in a large bowl - use a whisk to ensure it's all well incorporated. It will be thin and pourable - see video for consistency.
• Pour all over Salad, toss well.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight (minimum 2 hours). Remove from fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.

CREAMY SHELL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, carrot, cheese, cucumber, celery, sunflower kernels and egg. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

CREAMY CRAB AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, sour cream mixture, crabmeat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions. Cover and chill until serving.