Sunflower N Pasta Salad Recipes

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the sunshine dressing: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Allow the pasta to dry slightly before assembling; this will help the dressing really adhere to the pasta.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the yellow and grape tomatoes, corn, bell peppers and banana peppers and toss gently until evenly mixed. Arrange the salad onto a serving platter and garnish with the lemon slices.

SUMMER FRUIT 'N' PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, salt and hot pepper sauce. , In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, apples, grapes, celery and mandarin oranges. Gently stir in 1 cup yogurt mixture. , Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining yogurt mixture for 2-3 hours. Just before serving, stir in bananas, walnuts and remaining yogurt mixture.

SUNFLOWER 'N PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In large kettle, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water. In large bowl, combine pasta, 1 c. dressing, sunflower nuts, celery, bacon bits, onion and pimento. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. To serve: Stir in remaining 1/2 c. of dressing; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

SUNFLOWER-BASIL PESTO TAGLIATELLE FOR TWO

Steps:

• Combine basil, parsley, oil, sunflower seeds, Pecorino cheese, lemon juice, garlic, and salt for pesto in a food processor; process until desired texture is reached. Reserve 4 tablespoons pesto for pasta dish; save remaining pesto for another use.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes.
• While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes until things start bubbling and popping; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add onions, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook and stir for 4 minutes.
• Drain tagliatelle, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water; transfer pasta immediately into the skillet. Add 4 tablespoons pesto and reserved pasta water; toss everything together until pesto is evenly distributed.
• Remove from heat and toss together with Pecorino and lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if desired.

SUNFLOWER, BACON AND PARMESAN BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on box, drained.
• Add 1 cup of parmesan dressing, celery, onions, pimento/red pepper to pasta.
• Toss to mix.
• Chill several hours or overnight.
• Prior to serving, add remaining 1/2 cup dressing, bacon and sunflower seeds.
• Toss to mix and serve.

BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD WITH SALMON & SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Boil the pasta for 5 mins, then add the broccoli and beans, and cook 5 mins more or until everything is tender.
• Drain, reserving the water, then tip the pasta and veg into a bowl and add the miso, ginger, seeds, oil and 3 tbsp pasta water. Flake the salmon into the pasta in large pieces and toss well. Spoon into containers and keep in the fridge until ready to eat.

BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD WITH EGGS & SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Hard-boil the eggs for 8 mins, then shell and halve. Meanwhile, boil the pasta for 5 mins, add the broccoli and beans, and cook 5 mins more or until everything is tender.
• Drain, reserving the water, then tip the pasta and veg into a bowl and stir in the miso, ginger, oil and 4 tbsp pasta water. Serve topped with the eggs and seeds.