Potluck Pasta Salad Recipes

POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, olives and tomatoes., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

POTLUCK ORZO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo in 6-8 qt pot of boiling water according to pkg directions (7-9 minutes) Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Toss in large bowl with 1 1/2 T olive oil.
• Add chopped vegetables, beans, and olives In separate small bowl, combine olive juice, sesame oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, dill weed, mustard and curry.
• Gradually whisk in remaining 1/2 cup olive oil.
• Add salt and ground pepper to taste.
• Add dressing to orzo mixture and blend well.
• At this point taste the salad, and add more of whatever you prefer (I added more dijon).
• Toast pine nuts on a cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.
• Sprinkle on top of salad just before serving.
• Can be made 1 day ahead.
• Makes approximately 10 cups.

ZESTY POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty contents of pasta pouch (from salad mix) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix packet (from salad mix), the dressing and cold water until blended; set aside.
• Drain pasta with broccoli; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta with broccoli, chicken and tomatoes into dressing mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Place in a large bowl.
• 2. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
• 3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BEST POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Rince with cold water; drain again.
• In a large bowl combine, pasta, squash, peas, sweet pepper, cheese, olives tomatoes, onion, and oregano.
• Add dressing to pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.
• Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

POTLUCK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, vegetables, cheeses, meats, olives and chives. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.

POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions except add crushed red pepper to the cooking water.
• Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly.
• Cool pasta to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet red pepper, yellow squash or zucchini, peas, olives, cheese, almonds, green onions and herb.
• Add dressing to pasta mixture. Toss gently to mix.
• Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.