Captains Pasta Salad Recipes

CAPTAIN'S VACATION

Steps:

• Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the pineapple juice and spiced rum. Top off with enough lemon-lime soda to fill the glass.

CAPTAIN'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook, drain and rinse Pasta; let cool 2. Cook Bacon and drain; then chop in small pieces 3. Chop Mushrooms and Onions 4. Mix together Pasta, Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions and Mayonnaise 5. Let mixture cool and sprinkle Parmesan Cheese to taste

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Gently stir in the tomatoes, cheese and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

CATALINA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to package directions.
• I usually add the baby carrots to the pasta about midway thru cooking.
• Place frozen peas in a large colinder and dump cooked pasta& carrots on top.
• Let drain.
• When carrots have cooled, I slice them in half lengthwise.
• Place pasta, peas& carrots in a large mixing bowl.
• Add miracle whip and catalina dressing until moistened.
• Sorry, I have no measurements as this is how I got the recipe.
• You just have to keep tasting and adding until you find the right taste.
• I like mine with more Catalina than Miracle Whip.
• I like to chill mine at least an hour before serving.
• Prior to serving add cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
• After it chills, you may need to add more Catalina and/or Miracle Whip.
• If you make this the day before, don't add your cucumbers and tomatoes-it will make it watery.
• Feel free to change up your vegetables!

CAPTAIN'S COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add salt.
• Gradually whisk in couscous, cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5-10 minutes, until all the water is absorbed.
• Fluff with fork and transfer to a large bowl.
• Combine all the rest of the couscous ingredients and mix.
• ---Dressing---.
• Combine lemon juice, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic, sugar and salt in a small bowl.
• Whisk until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
• Gradually whisk in the oil.
• Pour dressing over couscous and mix.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.