Deliciously Different Pasta Salad Recipes

PASTA SALAD DRESSING - 3 DELICIOUS RECIPES!

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together (or shake 'em up in a lidded mason jar) and allow to sit. Giving the dressing some time to mingle will not only infuse flavor into the oil/vinegar but also soften the dry herbs and seasoning.
• Combine ingredients in a lidded jar and shake vigorously to emulsify. Allow to sit while you toss together your salad, then shake again before pouring over your pasta.
• Zest 1 lemon and set aside. Juice your lemons to yield 1/4 cup of juice and add to a small/medium mason jar. Add lemon zest and remaining dressing ingredients and close lid tightly. Shake well to emulsify the dressing, then pour over pasta salad.

CAESAR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together well.
• add pasta and lettuce.
• Top with Parmesan cheese.
• May substitute chicken and bacon for shrimp.

DELICIOUSLY DIFFERENT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a hot non-stick skillet over medium/high heat saute the chopped prosciutto until in gets browned and crispy. (use a spray or two of cooking spray if it starts to stick at all).
• Set pan aside to cool while you make the dressing.
• Whisk together the pesto, Greek yogurt, white vinegar, dill, garlic powder, and salt and pepper (to taste).
• Add the crispy bits of prosciutto, the cooked and cooled tortellini, mozzarella, green onions, cucumber, sundried tomatoes, and pimento, and mix well to coat.
• Don't worry if the dressing is a little thin right now, after chilling it with thicken slightly and cling to the salad better.
• Add any more salt and pepper to the finished salad now to taste, if you like.
• Cover and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
• Before serving stir the salad to redistribute the dressing, and enjoy!