NOT JUST ANOTHER PASTA SALAD
Truly, a different, delicious pasta salad. So yummy I have had guests make a meal out of it. It is easily doubled to feed a large crowd. Wonderful served as a lunch with crusty bread.
Provided by axxo3846
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine all salad ingredients except parmesan cheese.
- In a blender mix all dressing ingredients.
- Pour enough dressing to moisten sald to your preference over salad and toss carefully, adding parmesan cheese.
- NOTES: This recipe is NOT written in stone, feel free to up amounts or lessen them according to your likes and dislikes.
- You should have extra dressing which will not be a problem as the dressing is delicious.
- I serve the dressing on the side for those who like a wetter salad.
NOT YOUR USUAL PASTA SALAD
I created this salad because I wanted something with a little kick and a lot of texture and taste. This is a recipe you can tweak to make it your own. It keeps well in fridge and is best served cold as a side dish. You can add diced ham or even a can of chunky tuna to make a complete meal.
Provided by KB COUNTRYGIRL
Categories Salad Pasta Salad
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook shell pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
- Whisk creamy salad dressing, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and oregano together in a bowl to make a creamy dressing.
- Mix pasta, bacon, red onion, water chestnuts, eggs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, olives, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat. Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 381.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
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