K Jons Pacific Pasta Salad Recipes

TUNA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package directions. Drain and run under cold water to cool, then drain again. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• While the pasta cooks, pulse the celery, bell pepper and red onion in a food processor until finely minced. Add to the serving bowl along with the tuna and eggs.
• Stir together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, House Seasoning and relish in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
• Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

K-JON'S BLT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1.) Combine mayo, lemon juice, sugar, pepper, green onion, bacon fat, diced tomatoes chopped fine and 3 strips bacon(chopped fine) for the dressing. Let set overnight for best flavor!
• 2.) Bring water to boil, and add chicken soup base paste and turmeric and cook pasta as directed. (my pasta is bright yellow and presentation is very colorful).
• 3.) Combine all remaining ingredients except lettuce. Season with salt if needed. Reserve some bacon and tomato for garnish on top of lettuce. Layer lettuce first then garnish on top when serving.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta. Add it to a large mixing bowl.
• Toss in peas, onions, green onions, and celery.
• Toss in green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, and black olives.
• Toss in ham.
• Toss in cheddar cheese.
• Toss in lettuce.
• Toss to coat mixture with the Italian dressing.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

CONTEST-WINNING PICNIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook spiral pasta and tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the artichokes, broccoli, provolone cheese, salami, peppers, beans, olives, onion and garlic. , Prepare salad dressing according to package directions; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

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.

K-JON'S PACIFIC PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 cup mayo, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in bowl set aside.
• Bring 4 quarts of salted water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and cook until very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add vinegar and toss until absorbed. Transfer to bowl. Cool pasta 10 minutes, then stir in dressing until pasta is well coated. Cool completely.
• Add scallions, carrot, celery, 1/2 cup milk,1 cup mayo stir to combine.Now add to pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large serving bowl and refrigerate, covered, for at least one hour or up to two days.
• Add peas, broccoli diced ham ect. to make your own signature dish :).