Dians Cajun Pasta Salad Recipes

CAJUN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in gently boiling water until al dente.
• Remove from heat, drain, rinse and cool.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, using only 2 TBS of Toulous Seasoning.
• The dish is best served at room temperature; however, chill thoroughly if preparing ahead of time and allow to stand one hour before serving.

DIAN'S CAJUN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions.
• While the pasta is cooking combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the pasta under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
• Add the rinsed pasta and enjoy! Refrigerate leftovers if you have any!

KROGER DELI CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Lay chicken breasts out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the chicken breasts (just enough to lightly coat). Flip the breasts over and do the same on the other side.
• Bake the chicken breasts in the hot oven for 20 to 30 minutes (they should be fork-tender and juices should run clear with no sign of pink). Remove chicken and cool in the refrigerator.
• Cook pasta. When done, shock in ice water to stop the cooking. Drain thoroughly.
• Core, seed and julienne peppers. Remove ends from onion, peel, cut in half, then julienne. Combine with the cooked pasta.
• Cut cooled chicken breasts in half and then slice 1/2-inch thick in the other direction, across the grain. Add to pasta salad.
• Combine last ten ingriedients into dressing and pour over salad.

CAJUN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions and rinse with cold water, drain well. While pasta is cooking, mix dressing. Toss together and serve. Even better the next day!