Showing posts with label Salad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salad. Show all posts

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Chicken Salad Polynesian

Salad:
8 oz uncooked mostaccioli
2 c cooked chicken
3/4 c diced celery
3/4 c walnuts (add just before serving)
1/4 c diced onion
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
8 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained

Dressing:
1 1/2 c salad dressing (I used miracle whip light)
1/4 c lemon juice
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1 tsp seasoned salt (Lawrys)

Cook pasta al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add remaining salad ingredients. Pour dressing on and toss gently. Store in fridge.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Orzo Pasta Salad

16 oz Orzo Pasta
1 C Olive Oil
4 T Fresh Basil (2 T if you use dry)
2 small Garlic Vloce
3/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 t. Salt
1/2 t. Pepper
2 C Green/Red Bell Peppers (1 of each)
1/2 bag Sun Dried Tomatoes
3/4 Block Feta Cheese

Cook pasta and rinse in cold water. Add olive oil, basil, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper - mix and chill for a few hours or overnight.

Just before serving add peppers, sun dried tomatoes, and feta.