Andis Pasta Salad Wblue Cheesebroccoli 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.

BROCCOLI-PASTA-CHEDDAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix sugar, mayonnaise, and vinegar; set aside.
• Boil noodles until done; drain in colander. Run cold water over pasta to chill.
• In a large bowl combine pasta, onion, cheddar cheese, and broccoli. Pour desired amount of dressing over and toss well. Serve cold.

GRAPE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the grapes, broccoli, ham, olives and onion. , Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into grape mixture. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain. Toss pasta, grapes and onions in large bowl.
• Mix dressing and juice until blended. Add to pasta mixture with nuts and cheese; toss to evenly coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

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.