Ingredients: 9 oz fresh (refrigerated) cheese tortellini 3/4 lb white asparagus, cut into bite sized pieces 3/4 lb asparagus, cut into bite sized pieces 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced dressing: 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 […]
pasta dishes
Pearl Mozzarella, Tomato & Fennel Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved 8 oz pearl mozzarella*, drained 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 2 cups cooked, small pasta for the dressing: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, grated salt pepper Directions: In […]
Feta-Sopressata Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 6 cups cooked pasta 20 cherry tomatoes, halved 4 oz lemon, garlic & oregano feta crumbles 10 jarred pepperoncini, drained and chopped 1/3 cup grilled or boiled corn 8 thin slices sopressata, cut into strips salt freshly ground black pepper white wine vinegar Directions: Toss together the pasta, tomatoes, peppers, sopressata, feta salt, pepper […]
Deviled Shrimp Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb freshly steamed, peeled shrimp 1 stalk celery, diced 1/4 cup diced onion 8 oz cooked, small pasta for the dressing: 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Old Bay 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery seed salt pepper Directions: Place the shrimp, celery, onion and pasta in a […]
Parm, Olive & Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 8 oz rotini 1/2 English cucumber, diced 2 1/2 oz turkey pepperoni, sliced 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1/4 cup diced red onion 10 pimento stuffed green olives, sliced for the dressing: 2 oz olive oil 2 oz red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley […]
Deconstructed Pizza Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 8 oz small pasta (I used radiatore) 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced 4 oz sliced mushrooms 2 1/2 oz turkey pepperoni, halved 2 1/2 oz baby spinach 3 cups diced tomatoes 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced for the dressing: 2 oz olive oil 2 oz red wine vinegar 2 cloves […]
Viva la Pasta Salad
Ingredients:12 oz rainbow rotini, cooked12 oz marinated artichoke hearts, drained and marinade reserved8 oz mozzarella, diced1/2 English cucumber, diced1/2 large red onion, diced6 radishes, sliced thinly1 stalk celery, diced2 cups halved campari tomatoes1/3 cup diced green onion (green parts only)1/3 cup sliced spiced olive-cured green olives dressing:1/4 cup marinade from the artichoke hearts1 tablespoon red […]
Deli-Style Macaroni Salad
Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 medium onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 carrots, grated 1/2 teaspoon celery seed salt white pepper 16 oz cooked macaroni (I actually used cellentani) Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, celery seed, […]
Winterized BLT Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 4 strips thick cut bacon 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 lb pasta (I used gemelli) 2 cooked, boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed 3/4 cup frozen spinach 1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes* 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Boil the […]
Tuna Pasta Salad with Spinach and Parsley
Ingredients: 12 oz canned albacore tuna, thoroughly drained 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup wilted fresh or defrosted and drained frozen spinach 1/8 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons capers 2-5 tablespoons mayonnaise (to taste) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon celery […]