Shellsalad Recipes

HAM AND SHELL SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the shell pasta and cook until the pasta is tender but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
• Stir the peas, ham, Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely chilled, before serving.

GREEK PASTA SHELLS SALAD

Steps:

• Gradually add pasta shells to 4 quarts rapidly boiling water. If desired, add salt. Boil 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In large bowl combine pasta shells and all other ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly.

SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp. Let cool; then peel, and devein the shrimp.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine or vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and dill. Combine with the peeled shrimp. Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings. Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

SEA SHELLS SALAD

Steps:

• Pile salad ingredients in a mixing bowl as you prepare them. Combine salad ingredients, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve salad on bed of lettuce leaves.
• Yield: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes for pasta Ease of preparation: moderate

SHELL SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse cooked macaroni in cold water and drain thoroughly. Combine tomato soup, sugar, vinegar, and oil. Add macaroni cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. Add cucumbers, peppers, onion, and pimiento. Stir just to mix. Serve garnished with green pepper rings.

GARDEN SHELL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

SEA SHELL SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients EXCEPT macaroni in a 3 quart glass covered dish.
• Chill in refrigerator overnight to blend flavors.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
• Add to liquid mixture stirring well and refrigerate at least 2-3 hours before serving.

COLD TUNA & SHELLS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the the pasta noodles, drain and set in the fridge to chill. Don't worry about them sticking together they'll separate once you start mixing (spread them out on a cook sheet for less sticking and for a quick chill put them in the freezer for about 10 minutes).
• Cut up the cheese into bite size pieces and set a side.
• Drain the tuna and set aside.
• In a large (about 4-qt) bowl divide the pasta in half and mix in 1/2 the tuna, cheese, mayo and pickle relish.
• After it's well mixed add the rest of the ingredients leaving out the paprika.
• Once everything is mixed well add the paprika (it's just for color).
• Depending on your taste you might want to add more mayo, paprika, or pickle relish.
• I usually add more mayo the next day. Chill for 10-20 minutes in the fridge and serve.

CREAMY SHELL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, carrot, cheese, cucumber, celery, sunflower kernels and egg. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

SHELL SALAD

Steps:

• Boil shells as directed on box, then drain and rinse in cold water.
• In a seperate bowl, add shells to all other ingredients and mix well.

GREEN SHELL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a serving bowl; set aside. In a blender or food processor, combine the next 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. , Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

SEAFOOD & SHELLS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, onion, celery, peppers, parsley and dill. Stir in pasta. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

GARDEN SHELL SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding peas during last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, peas, celery, red pepper, and onion.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.