Looking for Unique PC Pasta Salad Recipes for Easter Gathering?

[heat123]

I want to make a PC dish and I usually do a plain old pasta salad for our Easter Gathering. Any PC recipes with pizaaz anyone could share?

thanks!

 

[dianevill]

Here you go...I used to make this at shows. Everyone loved it. Hmmm....maybe I should bring it back! The problem is, I can't remember what it's from, but I used it at my shows. I think it's from the Lipton Soup recipe cards (seeing that's one of the ingredients) we used to give out a few years back.

Mandarin Pasta Salad

Dressing
1 t finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger root
1 garlic clove, pressed with garlic press
1/3 c rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
¼ c orange juice
¼ c vegetable oil
1 t sesame oil
1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
2 t sugar

Salad
8 oz bow tie pasta, cooked as directed
½ cucumber, scored, seeded and sliced
½ c diced red bell pepper
½ c coarsely chopped red onion
1 (6 oz) pkg. fresh baby spinach leaves
1 11 oz can mandarin orange segments, drained
2 c diced cooked chicken
½ c sliced almonds, toasted

1. For dressing, whisk all ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.

2.For salad, place pasta in large bowl. Add cucumber, bell pepper, onion, spinach, mandarin oranges, chicken and almonds to pasta. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Serve immediately.

Yield: 12 servings

P.S. You can leave out the chicken and it's just as tasty.

Enjoy!
Diane

 

[ChefLisa]

Mandarin Pasta Salad was one of the Celebrations recipes. The actual recipe is still on the Pampered Chef website.

I make this at about 60% or more of my shows. It is so good and shows off a lot of products. I have had so many people say they normally do not like salads or pasta salads, but they love the Mandarin Pasta Salad!

 

[heat123]

Thank you I will try it!

 

[Staci]

Hi there! I would love to share a delicious and impressive PC recipe for your Easter gathering. How about trying our Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad? It's a refreshing twist on a classic pasta salad and is sure to impress your guests. Here's the recipe:Ingredients:
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheeseDirections:
1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Preheat your Pampered Chef Grill Pan over medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the grilled vegetables. Top with crumbled feta cheese and toss to combine.
5. Serve warm or chilled. Enjoy!I hope you and your guests love this flavorful and colorful pasta salad. Happy Easter!