Aunt Aunts Pasta Salad With A Twist Recipes

A TWIST ON PASTA SALAD

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"I lightened up this recipe i found on the back of a pasta box many years ago," writes Pat Morris, Marlton, New Jersey. "it's become a staple at our home and for family gatherings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse under cold water. Drain. In a large bowl, whisk together the broth, vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, basil and salt. Add pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, pepper and Parmesan and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AUNT TRISH'S SALAD DRESSING

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time P1DT10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Dash or 2 of paprika
Juice of 2 lemons
1 garlic clove, peeled and left whole
Green lettuce leaves
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup red grape tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Place the olive oil, Parmesan, salt, pepper to taste, sugar, paprika, lemon juice and garlic into a jar. Shake it up and store in the fridge at least 24 hours before serving.
Serve the dressing with green lettuce leaves, sliced red onions and halved grape tomatoes. Also works well on pasta salad.

AUNT TC'S POTATO SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 pounds red potatoes
2/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus additional for sprinkling
12 large hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
3 to 4 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

Fill a large stockpot with heavily salted water and the potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and quarter when cool enough to handle.
Mix together the relish, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, eggs, onion, bell pepper, 3 cups mayo and a pinch of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss until combined. Add additional mayo if the salad looks dry. Sprinkle with smoked paprika. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.

MACARONI SALAD WITH A TWIST

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I was messin' around in my kitchen trying to put a twist on my traditional macaroni salad recipe. I tried several different dishes before I came up with this one. Now my friends and family can't get enough of it! I recommend making it a day ahead and chilling it overnight to really develop the flavors.

Provided by Sean

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 4h28m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package small seashell pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
⅔ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup grated carrots
1 pound diced cooked ham

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta, but do not rinse. Let stand 5 minutes.
To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
Combine the onion, celery, bell pepper, carrots, and ham in a large bowl. Stir in the dressing. Add the pasta and toss gently to blend all ingredients. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.1 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1415.5 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

AUNT PEARL'S FAVORITE COLD PASTA SALAD

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Aunt Pearl's favorite pasta salad is a dreamy blend of hot, cold, creamy and crunchy-thanks to cayenne pepper, fridge time, dressing and shredded cabbage.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 cups cooked small shaped pasta
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cashews

Steps:

Mix dressing and pepper until blended.
Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; toss to coat.
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

AUNT B'S PASTA SALAD

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This salad is so easy and you can use it as a side dish or as a meal in it self. Everyone always wants me to make it for cookouts or they want the recipe.You can add just about any vegetables to this. This will be one of your families favorite.

Provided by Aunt Bs

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb rotini noodles
1/2 lb deli turkey (diced)
1/2 lb deli ham (diced)
1/2 lb pepperoni (diced)
1 red peppers or 1 yellow pepper (diced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 purple onion (diced)
1 tomatoes (diced)
1/2 cup celery
1 can black olives (optional)
1 cup broccoli floret
1/2 lb white processed cheese (cubed or shredded)
1/2 lb colby-monterey jack cheese (cubed or shredded) or 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese (cubed or shredded)
1/2 lb provolone cheese (cubed or shredded)
2 packages Italian salad dressing mix

Steps:

Cook pasta according to directions, drain and cool.
Add all other ingredients, making sure that it is all diced small, except dressing.
Mix Italian dressing according to directions.
Pour over entire salad, mix well.
Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 986.3, Fat 51.8, SaturatedFat 26.8, Cholesterol 176.5, Sodium 2644.5, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 56.1

A TWIST ON PASTA SALAD

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'I lightened up this recipe i found on the back of a pasta box many years ago,' writes Pat Morris, Marlton, New Jersey. 'it's become a staple at our home and for family gatherings.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
¼ cup reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse under cold water. Drain. In a large bowl, whisk together the broth, vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, basil and salt. Add pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, pepper and Parmesan and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 2.1 g