Catelli Bistro California Cobb Penne Salad Recipes

CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD

Steps:

• For the blue cheese dressing: Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 cup of the crumbled blue cheese in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Stir in the chives and the remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese. Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Hold in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• For the salad: Toss the romaine and quinoa with 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a serving bowl. Arrange the bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocados and radishes in even sections over the top of the lettuce. Drizzle with more dressing and serve immediately.

CATELLI BISTRO CALIFORNIA SUSHI PASTA SALAD WITH PICKLED GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to large bowl. Add surimi, cucumber and green onions; toss with pasta.
• Whisk together canola oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Drizzle dressing over pasta salad and toss to coat.
• Transfer to large serving platter. Top with avocado and toasted nori before serving.

CATELLI BISTRO CALIFORNIA COBB PENNE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to large bowl.
• Toss cold pasta with tomatoes, ranch dressing, Cheddar cheese, onion, red pepper, dill, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
• Toss pasta salad with lettuce, avocado and bacon just before serving. Serve with chicken and hard-cooked eggs arranged on top.

CATELLI BISTRO CHICKPEA AND MINT FUSILLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook fusilli according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, halve the cucumber lengthwise and use the end of a spoon to scoop and discard seeds. Chop cucumber into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces; set aside.
• Lemony-Yogurt Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add cucumber, chickpeas, onion and orange pepper to pasta; toss with dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Fold in olives and mint just before serving.

CATELLI BISTRO GRILLED PORTOBELLO AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus in last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; transfer to large bowl.
• Meanwhile, preheat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Brush mushroom caps with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. Remove from grill and slice.
• Balsamic Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add mushrooms, spinach, onion and sun-dried tomatoes to pasta mixture; toss with dressing until evenly coated. Let stand for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil.