One of our local supermarkets had an awesome deal on boxes of pasta and tri-colored rotini was included in their sale. I thought back to my "oh so very poor days" when we would cook a box of pasta, drown...
Author: Maureen Hudson
This is great and alot cheaper on the wallet than store bought one
Author: Janet Sa
I love easy pasta salads, and this one, which comes from Entertaining with the Sopranos, fits the bill perfectly.
Author: Lynnda Cloutier
Yum! What a great macaroni salad for summer BBQ's and picnics. It's a delicious basic macaroni salad recipe everyone should have in their recipe box. There's nothing fancy but the flavors are perfect....
Author: Darci Juris
A friend of mine served her macaroni salad to me one night at a dinner party. I loved the taste. One day I made the salad and another friend took a bite and said, "This would taste magnificent if you added...
Author: Connie Deitz
Yum-my! This is such a light, flavorful recipe. I LOVE the addition of orzo. I used a little less basil than called for and it turned out great, so feel free to adjust as you see fit - this recipe is so...
Author: amelia schaffner
The dressing is what makes this orzo salad recipe special. If you taste it on its own, it seems strong and tangy. But once it's combined with the orzo and other ingredients, magic happens. From the spicy...
Author: Grace Pulley
You can add Black Olives, you can add Pepperoni or also change to Bowtie pasta. Endless posibilities.
Author: Bea Austin
I make several different kinds of macaroni salads, but this one is my hubby's favorite and the one I make when I need to please everybody! I finally took the time to write it down as I added, so putting...
Author: Kelly Williams
Always a big hit and is very quick and easy to prepare.
Author: Mary Lee
I make this Orzo salad a lot during the Spring and Summer. I'm totally addicted to it. My whole family loves it and it's perfect for an outdoor picnic or concert where you can bring a meal. During the...
Author: Patricia Naveira
I've tweaked this recipe to suit my family. They request this often in the summer. Add a loaf of crusty bread and this makes a nice cold summer meal.
Author: Laura Yoder
I came up with this recipe years ago when I went to make pasta salad but didn't want a mayo base salad for a picnic potluck. Shrimp & catalina dressing go perfectly together.
Author: Lynelle Caldwell
30 years ago someone brought this pasta salad to a potluck, and I actually liked it! (I was not a pasta salad fan) After 20 years of changing and tweaking it - it has become a staple of our household and...
Author: 'Ria Murphy
I didn't have any elbow macaroni,so I used spirals instead! So Yummy!Hubby's Favorite!
Author: Denise Miles
I first made this delicious salad about 20 years ago, when my then boyfriend now husband & I began dating. It was our first Family Christmas together. That was the beginning of a long list of many recipes,...
Author: Rose Mary Mogan
This is a simple pasta salad recipe that's well balanced and completely delicious. The savory chopped salami goes so well with the mild provolone cheese. Then, the saltiness from the olives pairs wonderfully...
Author: Linda Easley
This is a base in my house for several dishes: 1) Add it to spinach wraps (To a tortilla, add this salsa, some cooked chicken and some raw spinach, some mozzarella cheese and some Caesar dressing). 2)...
Author: Brian Blackley
Spring is in the air!! Salad days are here again!! Another great salad given to me by an old friend a great cook.... surprisingly delicious and sweet!! I tweaked it a bit, added cheese too. The pic is...
Author: Doreen Fish
Awesome macaroni salad and you don't have to be Amish to eat it. Makes a great side for your next BBQ! Cook time reflects 4 hours chill time.
Author: Diana Adcock
A nice, colorful picnic or buffet salad. Cook time is refrigeration time.
Author: Mikekey *
Have made this for years. It is just a common recipe here in Nebraska. Very simple and delicious. Great for a picnic or tailgate as there is no mayonnaise. A link to the dressing recipe will be in the...
Author: Mary Ann Hanson
This is a simple macaroni salad developed in the Food Network Kitchens. We liked it and it was easy to make.
Author: Jolayne Cooper
Loved this pasta salad! It's a very different type of pasta salad recipe than we've had in the past and enjoyed this. The fresh veggies add tons of crunch. And the lemon mayo has a light, fresh taste....
Author: Meryl Hausner
A friend of mine posted this on her FB page. This what she called it, which I think makes it sound interesting, but she said its probably called Angel Hair Pasta. She said she makes it sometimes without...
Author: Lea Ann
My husband is a picky eater and complained that no one ever made a pasta salad that isn't loaded with onions and other "icky" veggies so I came up with this very basic and easy macaroni salad just for...
Author: Tracy Heeren
This sweet and creamy salad is ideal for a casual game night or potluck. It's got a surprising flavor that's sure to be the talk of the evening!
Author: Barbara Kingsley
I loved Pea Salad as a kid. We always had radishes on the relish trays that were popular in the 60's. I have been cooking for 40+ years, and I never thought to feature peas and radishes together. I will...
Author: Garrison Wayne
The classic Italian Minestrone soup gets a makeover and is served in salad form. It's convenient and versatile in that the recipe can be served as a hot side dish, or let it cool and serve it later as...
Author: Vickie Parks
In the hot summer months here in Florida, I am always looking for something cold to serve! This recipe fits the bill, but is still filling.
Author: Lynette !
One of my favorite cold pasta dishes. Add meat to make it more of a meal in itself, if you desire. This salad is great for potlucks too! Enjoy!
Author: Cassie *
I don't quite remember where this came from, but I have had the recipe for years and it's always a hit at gatherings.
Author: Michelle Bersani =^..^=
This simple pasta salad recipe is bursting with flavors. There's spice from the Rotel and tomatoes, a slight sweetness from the corn, and a wonderful crunch from the veggies. The best part is the homemade...
Author: Carolyn Haas
This is a nice salad with a light dressing. Got it out of a Better Homes and gardens special intrest "Potluck" magazine. Served with a southwest beef kabob. I have the recipe for the kabobs posted also....
Author: Ann McCue
This has been a popular salad in my family for years. On any weekend when Gramma and Papa still had the house on the lake this would be there mostly because it fed lots of people. But it is really good...
Author: Jo Schrepfer
Great salad,quick and easy to make for any meal or a light lunch.I use honey mustard dressing .Easy to make 1/4 cup mayonnaise ,1Tblsp. mustard,1Tblsp.honey and a 1/2 Tblsp. lemon juice.Wisk together in...
Author: Mary Villearreal
This Creamy Macaroni Salad Recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. It is perfect for your next patio party but simple enough for a week night dinner with grilled steak and corn. With all the wonderful vegetables...
Author: Beth Pierce
I saw this recipe on Food Network back years ago when it was the Food Channel. This was a recipe shared by a viewer, named Dunkley. I have been making this ever since and it is my favorite pasta salad....
Author: Jolayne Cooper
I made this pasta salad 1st about 12 yrs ago and ever since then everyone's always begging me to make a HUGE bowl of it. It's that good. You can add other veggies if u like, but I found that w/ the minimal...
Author: sherry monfils
My Mom & Dad are coming for dinner tonight and my Mom wanted me to make some sort of Macaroni salad...she likes a little tartness along with sweet to the dressing...so, I started mixing one up, and I must...
Author: Cassie *
I saw this salad in the Deli section at the grocery store for $5.99 a pound. My husband loved it, and I decided to make my own. Since then every family picnic we have I am asked to bring this.
Author: GLENDA VANEVERY
My mother made this many times during the summer and for many potlucks and family gatherings. I make it all the time,living in Az,I enjoy salads that are easy to make, good for you and keep you cool.Hope...
Author: Eileen Hineline
This creamy macaroni salad is going to be a hit with your friends and family. The Miracle Whip makes the sauce sweet, but there's a bit of saltiness from the olives. The dill adds tons of flavor to this...
Author: judy williams
Adapted an Allrecipes.com recipe and it tastes great! Will be amazing in the summer time! The "cook time" is for pasta and chilling time. Also, I seed the tomatoes to keep the salad from getting all soggy....
Author: Brandi Kirkpatrick
This is such a pretty salad. So easy to make. I will double the dressing and put it on our plates as we it.
Author: Debbie Deverill
This is one terrific pasta salad! It consists of cheese filled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, kalamata olives, a little sweet bell pepper and basil, tossed in my super flavorful, tangy, homemade...
Author: Tere Gill
I really learned to love artichokes when I lived in Northern California. Here is a recipe I got from a friend who was a chef in Monterey, California, back in the 1970's. Its a wonderful choice for summer...
Author: Kathie Carr