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Macaroni Salad
6 ounces short cut elbow macaroni diced or sliced radishes, green peppers & green onions (equaling the amount of the cooked macaroni) 2 hard cooked eggs, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chopped marjoram leaves scant teaspoon chopped mint leaves salt & pepper, […]
Recipe by Nancy Masters
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Italian Pasta Salad
8 oz elbow macaroni 1 (7-8 ounce) jar basil pesto (homemade pesto preferred; recipe below) 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 (5-ounce) bag arugula, about 3 cups 2 ounces Parmesan-Reggiano, finely shaved 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Pesto: 2 cups packed basil leaves […]
Recipe by nanook551
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Greek Pasta Salad
2 cups penne pasta 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons dried oregano salt and pepper to taste 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small red onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cucumber, partially-peeled or […]
Recipe by lindsey49
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Taco Pasta Salad
1 pound ground beef, cooked/drained (for vegetarian, sub 1 can of black beans – or half meaty and half meat-free) 1 pound rotini (or any shape of pasta you have on-hand), cooked, drained and rinsed with cold water 3 tablespoons taco seasoning any color bell pepper, diced small onion, diced 1 pint grape or cherry […]
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Summer Orzo Salad
1 pound uncooked orzo 1/3 cup basil pesto (homemade or jarred) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon zest + 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1 (15-ounce) can white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach, coarsely chopped 1 cup half-moon sliced […]
Recipe by Linda Kindy Hoch
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No-Cook Tabbouleh Salad
A favorite Middle-Eastern summer salad using many ingredients from your garden.(NOTE: I’m submitting this for my neighbor, Jean Nishimoto, who doesn’t have a computer)
Recipe by MargieG
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Caesar Pasta Salad
20Amazing side salad that can easily be made into a meal salad with the addition of shredded chicken or any protein.
Recipe by iristina
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Deliciously Creamy Potatoes
1.5 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 1-inch round thick slices 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 garlic cloves, crushed […]
Recipe by Ralph Kridner
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Bacon and Gorgonzola Potato Salad
Makes about 14 servings 5 pounds potatoes, Yukon or Redskin 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise, divided 3/4 pound cooked and crumbled bacon, reserve some to garnish the top 2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 1 cup chopped green onion Cook bacon and let cool so you can crumble up into smaller pieces (or use pre-cooked bacon crumbles). […]
Recipe by Lauren Tougas