Best Pasta Salad On A Stick Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield about 12 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 6

One 9-ounce package cheese tortellini
1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 ounces sliced salami
One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained well, patted dry and cut in half
1/4 cup prepared Italian dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, draining them 1 to 2 minutes before indicated on the package to keep them very al dente. Cool to room temperature before assembling.
To assemble, start with a cherry tomato to hold everything securely on the skewer. Then add a tortellini, a slice of salami folded in quarters, another tortellini, an artichoke half, tomato, tortellini, salami slice and finally, another tortellini. Repeat with the remaining skewer ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and mayonnaise. Arrange the skewers on a platter, drizzle with the dressing and serve.

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 carrots, thinly sliced diagonally
1 cucumber, thinly sliced diagonally
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 2 1/2-inch chunks
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
Blue cheese dressing, for serving

Steps:

Thread the carrots, cucumber, lettuce and tomatoes onto 4 long wooden skewers, alternating the vegetables. Refrigerate; serve with the dressing.