Red Pepper And Broccoli Macaroni Salad Recipes

LINGUINI WITH BROCCOLI AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Steam broccoli with 2 tablespoons water in microwave for 6-7 minutes.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil and butter over low heat. Stir in garlic (more or less to suit your tastes) and red pepper slices; saute gently.
• Drain broccoli and add to skillet. Sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and saute broccoli and peppers until soft.
• Toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI WITH SWEET RED PEPPER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Stir garlic into hot oil. Immediately add broccoli, bell pepper, onion and water. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until broccoli is crisp-tender and onion is beginning to brown. Stir in salt.
• Place in serving dish; top with cheese.

GRANDMA'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix in the macaroni, celery, bell pepper, and onion.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour the mixture into the macaroni and vegetables. Mix well until everything is thoroughly coated in the dressing.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Preferably overnight.
• Stir before serving.

RED PEPPER AND BROCCOLI MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding vegetables to the boiling water for the last 2 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Mix mayo, sour cream and mustard in large bowl until blended. Stir in macaroni mixture and eggs.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.

BROCCOLI MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine noodles, veggies, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, vinegar, and sugar well.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill for at least 1 hour before serving in a covered bowl.
• Stir again before serving and adjust seasonings if needed.
• If too dry, add a an extra spoonful of may or Miracle Whip if desired.

BROCCOLI AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Trim broccoli and separate the florets into bite-size pieces.
• Peel the stem and cut it into quarter inch discs.
• Blanch the broccoli by dropping it into a large pot of boiling water for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, then dropping it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
• Drain and dry broccoli.
• Roughly dice the red bell pepper and finely dice the onion.
• In large bowl, combine the broccoli, bell pepper, onion, capers and olives.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), sugar, garlic, marjoram and salt and pepper.
• Toss the dressing with the vegetables and refrigerate in an airtight container.
• Adjust the seasoning if desired after twoenty-four hours.
• Broccoli will lose its bright green color after about three days, but salad should keep for five days.

QUICK BROCCOLI & ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Pasta according to package until al dente.
• Meanwhile, chop the broccoli and dice the roasted red peppers.
• Steam (or microwave) broccoli until just turned bright green.
• When pasta is done, drain well & put in a bowl.
• Add in the broccoli & roasted red peppers. Coat well with the vinaigrette. Mix thoroughly.
• Place bowl in the refrigerator to chill. Add a little more vinaigrette before serving, if needed.