Hot Dog Sweet Corn Pasta Salad Recipes

HOT DOG PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, just until tender.
• Drain and rinse well with cold water.
• Meanwhile, cook hot dogs as desired- grill'em, boil'em or pan-fry; cool enough to handle, then slice into circles.
• If small children will be eating this, cut the circles in halves or quarters to avoid choking hazards.
• Combine mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and salt & pepper in small bowl.
• Place hot dogs and pasta in large bowl and add remaining ingredients.
• Pour dressing over and toss gently with two spoons until all the bits are coated with dressing.
• Chill for two hours or longer in refrigerator before serving.

COLD DOG SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions and set aside.
• Cut hotdogs on the diagonal into 1/4 inch pieces and combine in a mixing bowl with the chilli powder until pieces are evenly coated.
• In a pan on high heat, brown both/all sides of the dogs.
• Add hotdogs to the pasta with the beans and remaining condimants and cool in refrigerator for 4 hours. Could also be served hot I suppose.
• Try adding chopped tomatoes too. Also good to try without ketchup and adding saurkraut and extra mustard.

CORN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the picante sauce, oil, lemon juice, garlic, sugar and salt; shake well. , Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

HOT DOG PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Make 1/4-inch-deep diagonal slashes 1/2 inch apart in each hot dog. Grill hot dogs uncovered 4 to 5 inches from medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until hot and slashes begin to open. Cut completely through slashes. Refrigerate hot dog pieces.
• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water in large bowl; set aside.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta, hot dog pieces and remaining ingredients into seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.