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WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD



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This colorful, flavorful pasta salad makes a family-friendly side dish for any warm-weather gathering, and it's name, Wacky Mac, is fun for the kids, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch medium asparagus, trimmed
1 pound Wacky Mac spiral pasta
1 bunch watercress (about 3 cups)
3/4 pound red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add asparagus, watercress, tomatoes, and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with feta and serve.

WACKY PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Wacky Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yankeebrutaldani

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces wacky mac pasta, cooked and drained
2 1/2 cups chopped bell peppers, carrots and black olives
12 ounces birds eye steam frozen broccoli and cauliflower, cooked
1 cup wishbone robusto Italian dressing
1 tablespoon season salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 487.3, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 0.5

WACKY PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Wacky Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abbs lt3

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces wacky mac pasta
1/2 cup yellow pepper, cut into julienne strips
2 cups chicken strips, cooked
1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 cup celery, sliced thin
1/2 cup red pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup honey mustard dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare Wacky Mac according to package directions and rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large bowl, toss Wacky Mac with remaining ingredients; cover and chill thoroughly. Toss gently before serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 0.7

CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

Provided by Wish-Bone

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Wish-Bone®

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces rotelle or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2 ½ cups assorted cut-up vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)
½ cup cubed Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup sliced pitted ripe olives
1 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 598 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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