Best 2 Goldmon Family Favorite Pasta Salad Recipes

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KID-FRIENDLY PASTA SALAD



Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces fun-shaped pasta, such as radiatore
8 slices thin bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash sugar, optional
10 ounces grape tomatoes (yellow and red), halved lengthwise
1/2 pound Cheddar, cut into small cubes
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Ground black pepper
24 whole basil leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Then drain and rinse in cold water until cool. Set aside.
  • Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and throw into a large skillet. Saute until slightly crisp, and then remove to a paper-towel-lined-plate.
  • For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, and sugar if using in a small bowl.
  • Stir together the pasta, dressing, tomatoes, bacon, Cheddar and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir in the basil at the end.

COWBOY PASTA SALAD



Cowboy Pasta Salad image

Yield 9-12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef (cooked)
8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
4 cups macaroni noodles (cooked)
1 (8.5 ounce) can corn (drained)
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes (diced)
8 green onions (diced)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook your ground beef until there is no pink.
  • In a separate pan, cook and crumble your bacon.
  • Cook your noodles as directed on the package, and drain them.
  • In a large bowl, combine your noodles, ground beef, crumbled bacon, corn, cheese, tomatoes, and green onions.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine your barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, spicy brown mustard, plain Greek yogurt, garlic salt, and salt and pepper.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta salad mixture, and mix until well combined, and the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Store in fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 5638 kcal, Fat 332 g, SaturatedFat 111 g, Cholesterol 647 mg, Sodium 7806 mg, Carbohydrate 440 g, Sugar 80 g, Protein 218 mg

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