pasta & potato salad recipies, please!

[joyce1954]

Sounds good! Gotta try this on Mr. This isn't like the German Potato Salad.

[LadyZephyr]

I just made a batch of it last night. One thing to remember, make sure you cook the sweet potatoes enough. If they are not soft enough to mash up a bit and color the rest of the salad, tehy are not done enough. I made that mistake once and the entire salad was NOT the same, let me tell ya. <grin>
It is a really good variant yet still familiar enough, ya know? ANyways, I think you two will really enjoy it. Make sure and let me know what you think of it <grin>


LadyZ

[Belle]

My favorite pasta salad~

Club Salad

1 pkg. chicken breasts, poached, cooled, and diced (or use leftover) OR turkey, diced (good use for leftover turkey)
1 lb. bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1 or 2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 head of lettuce, chopped or torn
1 lb. spiral noodles, cooked and cooled
mayonnaise OR Ranch dressing
salt
pepper

In large bowl, mix chicken (or turkey), lettuce, tomato, bacon, and noodles. Blend in enough mayonnaise (or Ranch dressing) to moisten. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill well and serve cold.

For a change, you can add cheese, onion, or anything else your little heart desires.

My kids' favorite pasta salad~

Oriental Tuna Salad

1 lb. spaghetti noodles, cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water (or leftover)
2 cans tuna, drained
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained (or about half a 15 oz. can - more if you want)
1 small onion, minced or grated
1/2 c. chopped nuts (I use walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, cashews, or a combination)
1/2 c. coconut (toasted or not - up to you)
1/2 bottle Italian dressing (more or less - to moisten)
1 T. soy sauce
black pepper (to taste)
celery, sliced (optional)

Mix everything together and serve.

[Lavender]

ORIENTAL CABBAGE SALAD

One small head of cabbage, shredded
2 pkg. Roman noodles (do not boil) break into small pieces
2 carrots, shredded
1 stalk celery, diced small
5 green onions, cut up small
1/2 c. almonds, or whatever nuts you have on hand

Dressing...
Mix together:
1/2 c. oil
1 tsp. vinegar
3 tbsp. sugar
Dash salt & pepper
(Or adjust dressing to your liking)

Put cabbage and noodles in large bowl, then pour the dressing over it, mix. Do the night before you serve it.

Before serving, add almonds, celery, onions.

[armourbearer]

2 cups cooked rice
1 med. carrot, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small yellow squash,chopped
1 rib, thinly sliced celery
1/2 c. cooked chicken
1/2 c. cooked ham or crisp bacon(I use turkey bacon)
1/2 c. cubes Swiss cheese (I have used other cheeses)
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
2 Tbsp. mayo
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. oil of choice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover. Refigerate 4 hrs or over night. Yield 6-8 servings.

I make this as a 'dish to pass' when we have a family party.