HOT OR COLD PASTA SALAD

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This recipe is from cookbook #1. Easy recipe and any ingredients can be added or subtracted according to family likes and dislikes.Great for buffet or cookout as it is good hot or cold.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 dash(es) cayenne pepper, optional
1 lb pkg. pasta elbow or spiral, cooked and drained
3/4 c grated sharp cheese
3/4 c hot water
10 oz pkg. frozen green peas, rinsed under hot water
2 c chopped celery
1/4 c sweet pickle relish or corn relish
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 c chopped or sliced black or green olives or both
1/2 c miracle whip salad dressing or ranch dressing
1 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp granulated sugar,optional

Steps:

  • 1. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in electric skillet or a large 10-inch skillet until meat is no longer pink; add worcestershire sauce and a dash of cayenne pepper if desired.
  • 2. Stir in cooked and drained pasta, cheese and water. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer,for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Mix peas, celery, relish, tomato and olives in a small bowl. In a large bowl combine and whisk together the salad dressing, mustard, lemon juice,and sugar,if using.
  • 4. Stir ground beef mixture and vegetables into the salad dressing mixture. Serve immediately or ,if desired, cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours. Stir and serve.

JAHIDUL ALAM
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jessica Gold
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise-based dressings, but this one is actually really good. It's tangy and flavorful, without being too heavy.


Sofia Martinez
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This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for a summer BBQ.


Ghulam Jaffar
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I love that this pasta salad is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Ravi Mager
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before my party, and it was even better the next day.


Daina Pearce
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta salad turned out dry. I think I needed to add more dressing.


Waseem Mailk
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This pasta salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked it better if the dressing had more flavor.


Swalhdn kasakya
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one is actually really good. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the combination of pasta, veggies, and cheese is perfect.


Tag Nur
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Prince Sajid
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This pasta salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, cheeses, and meats to it, and it's always delicious.


Azeer Vp
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I love that this pasta salad can be served hot or cold. It's great for a quick lunch or dinner, or for a potluck.


Rabia fahim
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Huzaifa Khaam
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Hamid Chudry
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! I made a few minor changes, like using penne instead of rotini and adding some chopped red onion, but overall I followed the recipe pretty closely. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the combinati