Wacky Mac Pasta Salad Recipes

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WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD

This colorful, flavorful pasta salad makes a family-friendly side dish for any warm-weather gathering, and it's name, Wacky Mac, is fun for the kids, too.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces.
  • Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of water to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add asparagus, watercress, tomatoes, and lemon zest. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Top with feta and serve.

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 bunch medium asparagus, trimmed
1 pound Wacky Mac spiral pasta
1 bunch watercress (about 3 cups)
3/4 pound red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

WACKY MAC PASTA SALAD

This is an easy and pretty simple recipe. I kind of made it up as I went along. It is easily modified for your taste. Some times I add Rotel if I have it if not I don't. It's the base of the pasta salad and then I build from there. Enjoy

Provided by amdorn

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Wacky Mac Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions, drain and cool.
  • Add black beans, garbonzo beans and edamame mix. Add as much salad dressing as you like. Salt, Pepper and Onion Powder to taste. Chill and serve cold.
  • Variations - Rotel instead of edamame; black olives, green olives (if using olives, taste before using salt) Let your imagination run wild and put in what ever you like; celery, green peppers, onions, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 226.7, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.6

4 cups wacky mac pasta
12 ounces roasted garlic salad dressing
1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 (12 ounce) can black beans
12 ounces edamame
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out.

Provided by Wilemon

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
  • In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 691.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
10 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon garlic pepper
½ cup milk, or as needed
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

VEGGIE SPIRALS PASTA SALAD

Make and share this Veggie Spirals Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abbs lt3

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, and scallions. Gently toss to mix. Pour Ranch dressing over pasta.
  • Toss gently to coat; serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.3, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 436.9, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 10

3 cups veggie spiral shaped pasta, cooked
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup yellow pepper, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 scallion, chopped
3/4 cup ranch dressing

WACKY PASTA SALAD

Make and share this Wacky Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yankeebrutaldani

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



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Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 487.3, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.6, Protein 0.5

12 ounces wacky mac pasta, cooked and drained
2 1/2 cups chopped bell peppers, carrots and black olives
12 ounces birds eye steam frozen broccoli and cauliflower, cooked
1 cup wishbone robusto Italian dressing
1 tablespoon season salt

WACKY PASTA SALAD

Make and share this Wacky Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abbs lt3

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Wacky Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Prepare Wacky Mac according to package directions and rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large bowl, toss Wacky Mac with remaining ingredients; cover and chill thoroughly. Toss gently before serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 0.7

12 ounces wacky mac pasta
1/2 cup yellow pepper, cut into julienne strips
2 cups chicken strips, cooked
1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 cup celery, sliced thin
1/2 cup red pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup honey mustard dressing

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