Andis Pasta Salad W Blue Cheese Broccoli And Grapes Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, cut broccoli florets from stems; separate florets into small pieces using tip of paring knife. Peel away tough outer layer of stems; finely chop stems.
• In large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, onion, vinegar and salt with whisk. Add broccoli fl orets and stems, grapes and hot cooked pasta; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours.
• Sprinkle pecans in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
• Just before serving, stir pecans and bacon into salad. Sprinkle with pepper.

GRAPE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND BLEU CHEESE

Steps:

• wash, drain and remove from stems the red and green grapes.
• break walnuts into pieces, add to grapes.
• crumble bleu cheese, add half of bleu cheese crumbles to grape, walnut mixture.
• use fork to mix honey, salt and vinegar into remaining bleu cheese, crushing bleu cheese with fork.
• wisk in olive oil and pour over grape mixture, stirring to coat.
• store in refrigerator.

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions. Immediately rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Add cheese, walnuts, celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Gently toss with 2 forks until the ingredients are well mixed. Refrigerate until serving.
• You may need to add a little more mayonnaise if the salad seems dry.
• Sprinkle with the parsley and serve slightly chilled.
• Note; This pasta salad is best when made the day before it is to be served or at least several hours in advance, so that they flavor of the blue cheese has a chance to develop.
• Keep in the refrigerator.

FARFALLE AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook broccoli stems in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add florets and cook until stems and florets are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to strainer. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
• Bring same pot of water to boil. Add pasta; cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse under cold water.
• Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar in large bowl. Add half of Gorgonzola cheese. Using rubber spatula, mash until cheese is almost smooth. Stir in remaining cheese. Add pasta, green onions, celery, parsley, and broccoli; toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and red wine vinegar in a bowl to make dressing.
• Combine bacon, broccoli, celery, grapes, almonds, and raisins in a large bowl; stir in dressing and serve.

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile,combine yogurt,mayonnaise,blue cheese,salt and pepper in large bowl.
• Heat large non-stick skillet,Swirl in oil,then add garlic.
• Saute 30 seconds.
• Add beef in two batches,cook til just browned,about 2 minutes.
• Drain pasta,add to bowl with yogurt dressing.
• Add steak and tomatoes,toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

ANDI'S PASTA SALAD W/BLUE CHEESE,BROCCOLI AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine pasta, broccoli, grapes, olives, and red onion in a large bowl.
• Pour all of the blue cheese dressing into a separate mixing bowl.
• Add enough of the reserved canning liquid from the olives to thin the dressing enough to your liking (*note:ifyou forgot to save the canning liquid, just use some cold water)- you may not need the full 1/4 cup, or you may need a little more- it depends upon how thick the bleu cheese dressing you purchased was.
• The idea is to make the dressing thin enough to evenly coat all of the veggies& pasta lightly.
• Mix thinned dressing with the veggie& pasta mixture and toss to coat well.
• Chill at least 2 hours or overnight to allow pasta to absorb the dressing a bit- the chilled salad will appear dry.
• Taste for seasonings- you may add a little salt& pepper if desired, but it may not be necessary depending upon the dressing brand you selected.
• Toss salad again before serving.
• Garnish if desired.
• Garnishing IDEAS: If you like a little crunch, please feel free to garnish this with some crumbled cooked bacon or some sunflower seeds- sometimes I have even stirred them into the salad itself.