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ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salad
  • 12 ounces rainbow rotini pasta
  • ½ cup black olives
  • ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup salami
  • ½ cup broccoli
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup mozzarella pearls

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
3. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients, and add the dressing.
4. Toss gently to mix.

TACO PASTA SALAD

• Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons jalapeño, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ½ cup olive oil
• Salad
  • 12 ounces cavatappi
  • ½ cup cooked ground beef, diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup avocado, diced
  • Cilantro, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
3. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients, and add the dressing.
4. Toss gently to mix.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• Dressing
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
  • 2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
• Salad
  • 12 ounces farfalle pasta
  • ½ cup cooked spinach
  • ½ cup artichoke hearts
  • ½ cup green onions
  • ½ cup romano cheese, grated
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • Red pepper flakes, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
3. In a large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients, and add the dressing.
4. Toss gently to mix.

ASIAN PEANUT PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

• Dressing
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic chili sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons miso
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon water
• Salad
  • 12 ounces shell pasta (conchiglie)
  • ½ cup green onion
  • ½ cup ramen noodles, crushed
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • ½ cup broccoli
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts
  • Cilantro, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.
3. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients, and add the dressing.
4. Toss gently to mix.