Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe
Creamy Pasta Salad like you buy in the supermarkets?We Answered:
elbow mac1/2 c condensed sweetened milk (it's my secret)
enough mayo to make it as creamy as you like
T of mustard powder
your favorite tiny chopped veggies (colorful bell peppers, celery, carrots, onion, zucchini, cukes, whatever you like)
salt and pepper to taste
cook elbow mac. Immediately rinse it under cold water for a few minutes, then mix in all other ingredients and let sit in the fridge for at least an hour. Then mix again and enjoy!!
Kelly Said:
How Do I Make a Creamy Pasta Salad Like From The Supermarket??We Answered:
Here are two Creamy Pasta Salad for you from Bettycrocker.com.Creamy Dijon Pasta Salad
If you're a fan of potato salad but need a new twist, try this delicious pasta salad! It's great served at backyard barbecues with grilled burgers, chicken or ribs.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:25 min
Makes:8 servings (about 3/4 cup each)
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1 package Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 medium chopped green onions (1/4 cup)
1 medium celery stalk, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
3 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
1. Fill large saucepan 2/3 full of water. Heat to boiling. Stir in contents of Pasta-Vegetable pouch. Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
2. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
3. Stir together Seasoning mix, mayonnaise, mustard, onions and celery in large bowl. Stir in pasta and eggs until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Follow High Altitude directions on package.
Creamy Chicken-Pasta Caesar Salad
Two salad favorites become one in this rich and creamy pasta delight.
Prep Time:5 min
Start to Finish:15 min
Makes:4 servings
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1 package Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 teaspoons milk
1 can (5 to 6 3/4 ounces) chunk chicken or tuna, drained
1 cup bite-size pieces snow (Chinese) pea pods or snap pea pods
Tomato wedge
1. Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water. Heat to boiling. Add contents of Pasta-Vegetable pouch to boiling water. Gently boil about 12 minutes or until pasta is tender; drain. Rinse with cold water until chilled; drain.
2. Stir together Seasoning mix, mayonnaise and milk in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken and pea pods. Toss with Croutons and Parmesan topping.
3. Spread salad onto serving platter. Place tomato wedges around salad. Refrigerate any remaining salad.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Follow high altitude directions on package.
Erika Said:
Recipe for Creamy pasta salad?We Answered:
PASTA SALAD1 lb. pasta (cooked in unsalted water)
1 med. green pepper, diced
1 med. onion, diced
1 med. tomato, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1/2 Thousand Island Salad Seasoning
1 (4 oz.) pkg. pepperoni (diced)
1 (16 oz.) bottle Italian dressing
Mix above ingredients, chill, serve.
Peter Said:
recipe for creamy cold pasta salad!?We Answered:
this is a favorite of oursPASTA SALAD
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups broccoli florets
1 stalk celery thinly sliced
2 green onions sliced
1/4 cucumber sliced
2 tbsp. fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp. prepared mustard
1/2 tsp. paprika and salt
8 cherry tomatoes optional
Cook pasta adding broccoli during last 4 minutes, drain. Rinse with cold water to cool, drain well.
In a large bowl combine pasta with celery, green onions, cucumber and parsley.
In separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, mustard, paprika and salt, mix well. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat well. Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight. Just before serving add tomatoes and toss gently.
Laurie Said:
I would like a recipe for a cold creamy pasta salad suitable for picnics & bbqs?We Answered:
try one of these :)Macaroni Salad for a Crowd
INGREDIENTS:
1 (16 ounce) package
uncooked macaroni
8 hard-cooked eggs, grated
1 (6 ounce) can black olives,
drained and chopped
1 medium red onion, finely
chopped
1 (10 ounce) jar dill pickle relish, partially drained
1 tablespoon prepared yellow
mustard, or to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise, or as
needed
salt and black pepper to taste
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
paprika to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place macaroni in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2. In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta, grated eggs, olives, onion, and relish with some of the liquid. Mix in mustard and mayonnaise, increasing the amount of mayonnaise as desired. Season with salt and pepper. Top with sliced eggs, and sprinkle with paprika to serve.
Classic Macaroni Salad
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups uncooked elbow
macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
2/3 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared
yellow mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded
and chopped
1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped
pimento peppers (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.
Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups macaroni
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped 2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared
mustard
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
2. Mix tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add pasta, and mix well.
Simple Macaroni Salad
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups macaroni
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped dill
pickles
3/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons thinly sliced
green onion
3/4 cup fat free Italian-style
dressing
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, eggs, pickles, celery and green onions. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve chilled.
Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 (12 ounce) package
macaroni
3 tomatoes - peeled, seeded
and diced
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can tuna 1 1/2 cups light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Italian-style salad
dressing
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, celery and tuna.
3. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salad dressing, sugar and pepper. Add to pasta salad, mix together, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Main Dish Macaroni Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons milk 1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups corkscrew pasta
1 1/2 cups diced ham
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, rinse, and drain once more. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated cheese, parsley, milk, and garlic. Mix well. Stir in pasta, ham, and tomatoes. Chill several hours.
Five Food Groups Macaroni Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 (16 ounce) package tri-color
pasta
1 cup creamy salad dressing
1/2 (1 ounce) package ranch
dressing mix
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
and flaked 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar
cheese
1 medium apple - peeled,
cored and chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and
chopped
1/3 cup raisins
DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, creamy salad dressing, ranch dressing mix, tuna, Cheddar cheese, apple, carrot, and raisins. Chill 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.
Ben Said:
Recipe for a creamy chicken & avocado pasta salad?We Answered:
Chicken-Avocado Pasta Salad2 1/2 cups dry bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup diced red bell peppers
1 cup diced yellow bell peppers or orange bell pepper
8 spring onions, sliced thin
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 granny smith apples, chopped small
3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled pitted and chopped small
Cook pasta in boiling water utnil done, around 8-10 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold water.
Drain well.
Drizzle olive oil over pasta and toss.
Mix in the chicken, peppers, onions, celery, apple and almonds.
Toss well.
In a medium bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, paprika and cumin.
Toss with the pasta mixture.
Gently fold in the avocado and serve.
Rebecca Said:
How can I make a nice creamy pasta salad?We Answered:
I love pasta salad made this way:Both recipes are a kind of eyeball recipes...
Tri-colored rotini pasta-cooked and drained
ranch dressing
italian dressing-or a balsamic vinigarette
sliced black olives
kidney beans
garbanzo beans
chopped red onion
Mix the ranch and italian dressing, about 2/3 ranch to 1/3 italian. Mix with the pasta and other ingredients. Cover and refridgerate about 30-60 minutes, Enjoy.
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Another good pasta salad is this:
1/4-1/2 box orzo pasta boiled and drianed
1-2 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
frozen corn, thawed
feta cheese
chopped red onions (about 1/2 or 1/4 depending on size and how much you like onions)
italian dressing
Add evrything to what you think looks good. Cover and let it sit int eh fridge at least 30 minutes.