Ingredients 1 box (16 ounces) pasta (I used campanelle) 3-4 jalapeños, core and seeds removed and finely diced 1 tub (7.5 ounces) Spicy Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1 cup white cheddar cheese, cubed 1 cup toasted Panko bread crumbs, for garnish Continue reading “Jalapeño Popper Pasta Salad”
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Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 pound small elbow macaroni pasta 10 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1/3 cup dill relish 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon Adobo seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnish) SaltContinue reading “Deviled Egg Pasta Salad”
Fiesta Taco Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1/4 red/purple onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground meat (turkey, pork, beef, etc.) 4 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes 1 package (10 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved 1 bag (8 ounces) shredded iceberg lettuce 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cupContinue reading “Fiesta Taco Pasta Salad”
Pickle Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 box (1 pound) rotini pasta, prepared according to package directions, drained and rinsed in cold water 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 jar dill pickles, diced 1/3 cup pickle juice (from jar) 1/2 white onion, diced 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1/2Continue reading “Pickle Pasta Salad”
Big Mac Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 pound pasta, cooked, drained and rinsed in cold water (I used elbow macaroni) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, pork, etc.) 2 tablespoons hamburger seasoning 1 small onion (about 1/2 cup), diced 1/2 cup diced dill pickles (chips, spears, slices – whatever you prefer) 1 bag (8 ounces) shreddedContinue reading “Big Mac Pasta Salad”
Sweet Chili Bacon Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni 1 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce 12 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 small onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced salt and pepper, to taste Instructions In a large pot, cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse the macaroni inContinue reading “Sweet Chili Bacon Pasta Salad”
Pizza Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup black olives 1 box rotini pasta, cooked al dente, and rinsed with cold water and drained 1 ball (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella, cubed into bite-sized pieces 2 cups pepperoni, halved 1-3/4 cups prepared zesty Italian dressing Instructions In a large bowl, combineContinue reading “Pizza Pasta Salad”
BLT Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup diced onion 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 10 slices bacon, chopped and cooked 1 box (16 ounces) pasta, cooked, rinsed in cold water and drained 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 1-1/2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce Instructions In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion and ranch seasoning. Add inContinue reading “BLT Pasta Salad”
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 box (16 ounces) elbow macaroni 1 cup (roughly half a 16-ounce bag) frozen peas and diced carrots 1 small onion, diced 6-8 strips bacon, cooked and diced 1 packet (1 ounce) Ranch dressing mix 2-1/4 cups mayonnaise 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed Instructions Cook macaroni according to package directions. About 5Continue reading “Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad”
