Best 2 Yummy Summer Picnic Salad Recipes

YUMMY SUMMER PICNIC SALAD

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Yummy summer picnic salad. Chill before serving.

Provided by Susie

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 cups cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups diced tomato
½ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the macaroni at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool the macaroni to the touch; drain again.
Stir the mayonnaise, Italian-style salad dressing, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add the cool macaroni, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, green onion, salt, pepper, tuna, and egg; stir to evenly combine. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1110.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SUMMER PICNIC PASTA SALAD

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This delicious sweet and tangy pasta salad is just bursting with color. It's made with very little mayo, which makes it good for outdoor gatherings. Feel free to substitute 1 cup of any vegetable that you prefer (mushrooms, cucumbers, zucchini, or tomatoes all work well too)

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb tri-colored pasta (I've used shells or spiral shaped)
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olive
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional)
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

Blanch broccoli and asparagus in boiling salted water, and plunge into ice bath to stop cooking.
Cook pasta until al dente.
Rinse with cold water and drain.
Toss pasta with chopped vegetables.
Mix first 5 ingredients of dressing, and slowly whisk in oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss dressing with pasta and vegetables.
Chill until ready to serve.

Tips

Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
Don't overcrowd your salad. Leave some room for the dressing to coat the ingredients evenly.
Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making salad.
Keep it simple. The best salads are often the ones with the fewest ingredients.

Conclusion

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a delicious picnic salad. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be one that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing salad or something more hearty, you'll find it in this article. So get out there and enjoy the summer weather with a delicious picnic salad!