Calico Pasta Salad Recipes

QUICK CALICO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, milk and salad dressing mix. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in sunflower kernels and bacon.

CALICO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Combine pasta, undrained tomatoes, beans, corn, cheese, celery, and onions in medium bowl.
• Add dressing and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1hour before serving.
• Serve pasta salad with orange and avocado slices on lettuce leaves alongside.

CALICO SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and drain all three cans of beans.
• Dump the beans into a large mixing bowl.
• Add the chopped pepper and onion to the bowl.
• In a separate bowl, mix sugar, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper.
• Pour over salad.
• Chill in refrigerator for a couple of hours.
• Enjoy!

CALICO CAULIFLOWER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions to the al dente stage; rinse; drain. Set aside. --- Combine all vegetables in a large bowl. (add seafood,or ham or bacon or tuna now if using) Set aside.
• 2. Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, dill, sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. (mix in mayonnaise if add the seafood or ham,tuna or bacon)
• 3. Pour dressing over pasta and fold in the vegetables.Cover and Chill at least 2 hours. --- Note: I usually make double dressing to serve at the table- the pasta will absorb some of the dressing- so it depends how moist you like your salad.

CALICO SALAD

Steps:

• Drain canned vegetables.
• Combine vegetables, peppers and red onion.
• Add sauce and marinate overnight for best taste. Stir often.