Best 8 Pasta Or Potato Salad Dressing Recipes

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Pasta salad and potato salad are classic summer dishes that are perfect for picnics, potlucks, and BBQs. They are both easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. This article will provide you with two delicious recipes for pasta salad dressing and potato salad dressing, as well as some tips for making the perfect pasta salad and potato salad.

The first recipe is for a classic mayonnaise-based pasta salad dressing. This dressing is creamy and tangy, and it is perfect for a variety of pasta salads. The second recipe is for a vinaigrette-based potato salad dressing. This dressing is light and flavorful, and it is perfect for a potato salad that is served chilled. Both dressings are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. So, whether you are looking for a classic pasta salad dressing or a light and flavorful potato salad dressing, this article has you covered.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VERSATILE PASTA SALAD DRESSING RECIPE



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This easy pasta salad dressing is adaptable and versatile. Mix it with your favorite pasta and toppings for a delicious side dish.

Provided by Julie Blanner

Categories     Dressing

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice (or vinegar)
2 Tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 Tablespoons garlic (minced)

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a jar.
  • Shake until it reaches full emulsion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 57 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RANCH PASTA AND POTATO SALAD



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Pasta and potato adds flavor to this salad recipe - a perfect side dish.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 small (new) red potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups)
6 oz. (2 1/4 cups) uncooked rainbow rotini (spiral pasta)
8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup purchased ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring about 10 cups water to a boil in Dutch oven or 4-quart saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add potatoes; cook 3 minutes. Add rotini; return to a boil. Cook potatoes and rotini an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  • In large bowl, combine cooked potatoes and rotini, cooked bacon, bell pepper and green onions.
  • In small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; blend well. Add to salad; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 2 g

COOKED POTATO OR PASTA SALAD DRESSING



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Make and share this Cooked Potato or Pasta Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 6m

Yield 2 CUPS

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard or 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup white vinegar
black pepper
1/2-1 cup mayonnaise (NOT SALAD DRESSING)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan mix all ingredients together.
  • Bring to a light boil, whisking constantly until thickened (about 2 minutes).
  • Remove from heat, cool slightly then whisk in mayo.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cool completely before adding to you potato or pasta salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.9, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 354.9, Sodium 1133.3, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 29.7, Protein 13.2

PASTA SALAD DRESSING



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A flavorful dressing for a pasta salad. With the combination of mayo and olive oil, a light and creamy dressing is created that allows the flavor from the herbs to come through to provide a burst of flavor.

Provided by Tina Kennard

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Beat mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and basil together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 247.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING



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Pasta salad filled with veggies, cheese, and seasoning. Very tasty and versatile -- is great to make ahead.

Provided by BONNIES

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
6 ounces pepperoni sausage, diced
6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake well.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill 8 hours in the refrigerator

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 835.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD



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I have been making this dressing for over 40 years. Everyone that tastes it want a copy of the recipe.

Provided by Login

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ cup diced onion
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion and salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to toss with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 117.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SIMPLE PASTA SALAD DRESSING



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A simple-to-make pasta salad dressing, based on the ingredient list found on a box of pasta salad mix. My recipe is almost identical to the Italian-style pasta salad that comes from a box, but it tastes better.

Provided by Caleb1993

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup canola oil
½ cup white vinegar
6 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Blend canola oil, vinegar, corn syrup, lemon juice, onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, parsley, basil, and red pepper flakes in a blender until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

DAD'S POTATO SALAD



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Just Like Mom used to make except better, because this is like Dad makes. This is great for picnics, family reunions, feeding a FAMILY of 7 at HOME or a FAMILY of 8 at the FIRE STATION. Nothing beats a great traditional potato salad and this is just that...A GREAT TRADITIONAL POTATO SALAD!

Provided by mattdillard911

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes, unpeeled
12 eggs
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spiral pasta
1 (16 ounce) jar dill pickles, chopped (reserve juice)
2 bunches green onions, chopped
3 cups mayonnaise, or to taste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup dill pickle juice, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow the potatoes to cool.
  • While potatoes are cooking, place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel once cold.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spiral pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
  • Peel the potatoes. Chop potatoes and hard-cooked eggs into bite-size pieces in a large bowl. Mix in the cooked pasta, dill pickles, and green onions. In a bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, enough dill pickle juice to make a creamy dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the potato mixture, and toss lightly to coat all ingredients with dressing. Chill the salad until cold, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 165.5 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 726.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your dressing taste its best. Choose ripe vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make pasta or potato salad dressing. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.
  • Make ahead of time: Dressings can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later use. This is a great way to save time on busy weeknights.
  • Serve immediately: Dressings are best when served immediately after making. However, if you need to store the dressing for a while, be sure to cover it tightly and refrigerate it.

Conclusion:

Pasta or potato salad dressing is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor and moisture to a variety of dishes. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're making pasta or potato salad, be sure to give one of these recipes a try.

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