Orangepastasalad Recipes

Steps:

• For the sunshine dressing: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Allow the pasta to dry slightly before assembling; this will help the dressing really adhere to the pasta.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the yellow and grape tomatoes, corn, bell peppers and banana peppers and toss gently until evenly mixed. Arrange the salad onto a serving platter and garnish with the lemon slices.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• While pasta is cooking, chop tomato, peppers and onion into very small pieces. Add olives and mix.
• Drain Rotini; rinse with cold water for about 3 minutes.
• Mix pasta with tomato, peppers, onion and olives.
• Refrigerate for about 1/2 an hour.
• Add salad dressing; mix well.
• Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.
• Serve immediately.
• If you have left overs, you will have to "re-wet" salad by adding a little more salad dressing the next day, especially if you substitute the dressing with a fat-free dressing.

Steps:

• Prepare the orzo according to the package directions, taking care to salt the water generously. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, combine the orzo with the rest of the ingredients and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Use your clean hands or two large spoons to mix it carefully. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

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• Mix dressing, juice and seasonings in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

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• In a small container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, pepper and green onion. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend.
• Place the romaine lettuce into a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with dressing and toss to coat. Add orange slices and toss gently. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, grapes, cucumber, green onions and half the orange sections.
• 2. In small bowl, whisk together orange juice concentrate, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
• 3. Arrange lettuce on large platter. Mound pasta salad on top and garnish with remaining orange sections.
• Note: I omit step 3 and prefer this salad quite cold so it goes into my fridge for at least an hour before serving. Served simply with fresh crusty rolls and butter.

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, cumin, paprika, curry, cinnamon and pepper; shake well. Place oranges and onion in a shallow bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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• Spray a 6-cup gelatin mold or bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place the gelatin in a medium bowl.
• Strain the pineapple and mandarin oranges, reserving the liquid in a large measuring cup. Set the fruit aside. Add enough water to the fruit juices to equal 2 cups. Transfer the juice mixture to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat. Pour the hot juice mixture over the gelatin and whisk to dissolve. Add the orange sherbet and stir until fully melted and combined.
• Add the sour cream and beat with an electric mixture until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into the mold and add the reserved mandarins and pineapples, making sure to distribute the fruit evenly throughout. Refrigerate until fully set, at least 3 hours up to overnight.
• Carefully dip the mold in hot water for 15 to 30 seconds. Remove and place a platter over the top of the mold. Invert onto the platter and serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, celery, onions, pineapple, oranges and kiwi. In a small bowl, mix the next six ingredients. Pour over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours. Toss with almonds just before serving.

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• In a mixing bowl combne all of the salad ingredients.
• Pour vinaigrette over the top and mix lightly.
• Serve.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, oranges, cucumber, grapes and onion. , In another bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.