[sds661]

Anyone have a yummy pasta salad recipe thats creamy--more of a mayo based dressing instead of italian??
would appreciate anything you got

[sds661]

k....guess no one has any recipes... any ideas on where to find a good recipe--been searching the net but hoping to find a "tried and true" recipe..

[twin53]

i tried this last year - it was okay. you could probably tweak the recipe to your taste.
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

1 sm. box of shell pasta
1 pkg. of Ranch Dressing Mix
1/2 c. Mayonnaise
3-4 T. bacon bits
1/2 c. peas
1/2 c. shredded carrots


Cook your pasta until almost done and add shredded carrots. When pasta and carrots are done rinse under cold water. Place in bowl. Add peas. In a smaller bowl mix together ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise and bacon bits. Add to pasta mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate and keep cool until ready to serve.

[Melanie]

I haven't tried these, but here are some I found:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1643,...251204,00.html

http://recipes.recipeland.com/recipe...sta_Salad_2013

RUBY TUESDAY'S PASTA SALAD (copycat)

SALAD:
8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
8 ounces ham, cubed*, about 2 cups
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese*, cubed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, cooked and drained
DRESSING:
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

In a large bowl combine salad ingredients.

In a smaller bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over macaroni mix and toss to blend well. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. (More mayonnaise or sour cream may be needed.)

*Note: We cut our ham and cheese into quarter-inch cubes.

http://www.recipezaar.com/228587

[sds661]

Thanks twin--my dh will love the bacon!!
Melanie--I LOVE ruby tuesday's pasta salad!!!! don't have terragon--will have to go get.
Thanks guys!!

[pidgeon92]

This is my favorite pasta salad....

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Best-Ch...ad/Detail.aspx

[pollinilove]

just make a normal pasta salad use ranch instead of italian dressing

[sds661]

Originally Posted by pidgeon92

This is my favorite pasta salad....

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Best-Ch...ad/Detail.aspx

Thanks! This sounds very interesting..steak sauce--I love it but would not have thought to use in pasta salad--I am going to be busy busy busy making pasta salads!!!

[ragamuffin]

I know you are looking for creamy but really you must try Catalina dressing with corn kernels and peppers!
I was raised on creamy and that's all I ever made till I met DH. His mom makes it with the Catalina oh wow it's good!

[sds661]

hmm...my friend uses catalina in her taco salads--great add this one to my list.... Im gonna set up camp in the kitchen and then go on a big diet..

[twin53]

^^
wow that sounds really good!

[ragamuffin]

Originally Posted by sds661

hmm...my friend uses catalina in her taco salads--great add this one to my list.... Im gonna set up camp in the kitchen and then go on a big diet..

Yep! We use Catalina in our Taco salad too. DH asks for it weekly.

[guccimamma]

i use a package of the bow-tie pasta

i cut up grilled chicken, put in some mayo mixed with balsamic vinegar dressing

fresh tomato
red onion
cilantro, or basil, or whatever fresh herb i have
bacon cut up small pieces (i keep the pre-cooked kind in the fridge)
frozen corn, pan fried with a little butter until a little blackened
if i have frozen peppers, sautee them with the corn

gosh, i just dump out my freezer/fridge every couple of weeks and make a huge batch...it is always great.

or the taco seasoning instead of balsamic, as the other posters mentioned

i don't really have a recipe, i just dump stuff in!

[LivinLuxuriously]

Mayo base mixed with olive oil. Salt, pepper, a bit of garlic, a dash of paprika and I also like to add a bit of pickled relish to it

Ohh - and peas :drools:

[Adriane]

I made the Ruby Tuesday's one for dinner last night - it was sooo hot and humid out. I had to add some fresh chives and parsley and some garlic powder and extra salt & pepper but it's really a good recipe!!!! Thanks