Best Ever Pasta Salad

By: Eva

"Yummy penne pasta recipe with cucumbers, tomatoes and seasonings. So easy it's worth a try."

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 2 large cucumbers, peeled and cubed
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 3 tablespoons dried dill weed
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and lemon pepper. Serve as is or chill for 45 minutes.

THE Pasta Salad

By: Pole

"This is a wonderful cold pasta salad that has been a family favorite of ours for years. Wonderful for potlucks, picnics, or any gathering."

Prep Time:

15 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
8 Hrs 55 Min

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package small seashell pasta
• 2 eggs
• 2 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen English peas, thawed
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse under cold water, drain, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Over medium heat, bring water to a full boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately plunge eggs into cold water. Let cool completely, then peel and slice.
3. In a large serving bowl, toss together the pasta, egg, ham, peas, and Swiss cheese. In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, green onion, mustard, mustard, and hot pepper sauce. Stir until well blended.
4. Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the pasta, and toss to coat thoroughly. Spread the remaining dressing evenly over the top of the pasta salad, all the way to the edge of the bowl. Sprinkle with paprika, cover tightly, and chill 4 hours, or overnight for best flavor.

Greek Veggie Salad II

By: Pole 

"My new favorite salad, thrown together by me and my sister, Sara."

Prep Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
20 Min 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large cucumber, chopped
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (5 ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives
• 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/2 (10 ounce) package baby greens
• 1/2 (10 ounce) package romaine lettuce leaves
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• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar                                                                                                                                                
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• Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix the cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, red onion, baby greens, and romaine. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, mustard, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Pour dressing over the vegetables, and toss to coat.

Italian Taco Salad

 

 By:Rita

"This is a quick and easy salad with lots of taste. Great for a chip dip also."

Prep Time:

15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min 

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 cups crushed tortilla chips
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing

Directions

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tortilla chips, mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, and salad greens. Toss with Italian dressing until evenly coated, and serve.

Bacon Broccoli Salad

By: Rita

"Here in the hot Florida sun, we appreciate refreshing no-fuss salads like this. It's a popular side dish at church potlucks and picnics."

Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

Ingredients

• 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine bacon, broccoli, raisins and sunflower seeds; set aside. Mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Stir before serving.

Spinach and Strawberry Salad

By: Rizel

"My family loves this all year round if we can find strawberries. Even the grandchildren love this salad. Quick and easy."

  

Prep Time:

10 Min

Ready In:
10 Min

Ingredients

• 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
• 4 cups sliced strawberries
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.