A Classic Grocery Store Deli Salad This simple Creamy Shell Pasta Salad is an easy, old fashioned side dish made with tender shell pasta, finely shredded carrots, crisp celery, and a mayonnaise base that comes together in minutes. This make-ahead pasta salad is perfect for summer cookouts, family gatherings, and potlucks and it only gets better the longer it sits in the refrigerator. This recipe came about because it reminded me of the seafood salad we used to have when I worked at a Chicago grocery store chain called Jewel Osco. I remember it having baby shrimp and the dressing…
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Continue ReadingCelebrate Thanksgiving Warm Weather Style This Thanksgiving Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of cozy and fresh tasting, plus it is super colorful and celebrates all the best fall flavors in one dish. Tri-colored rotini brings a great color and texture, diced smoked turkey adds that savory Thanksgiving flavor we…
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Continue ReadingSunshine In A Bowl Creamy Lemon Dill Pasta Salad is bright tasting delight made with a sour cream and mayo based dressing that offers earthy flavors to balance the citrus. You will enjoy the crunch of celery, cucumber, and red onion in this delicious, creamy pasta salad. We were having…
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Continue ReadingA Simple, Tangy, Delicious Side Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad is a very simple recipe to make using mayonnaise, sour cream, and vegetables like celery, carrots, and red bell pepper. Celery salt and celery seed plus bits of your favorite cheddar cheese throughout the pasta makes for a delicious bite…
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Continue ReadingA Meat Lovers Paradise What makes this Meaty Tortellini Salad unique is the special combination of ingredients like cheese filled pastas combined with your favorite creamy Caesar dressing, seasoned vinegar, cheese, meat, bell peppers, and tomatoes. This salad offers some simple shortcuts to make it feel “homemade” but takes no…
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Continue ReadingA Pasta Salad With Pizazz Creamy Mexican Pasta salad is loaded with vegetables and the spice of Pepper Jack cheese to make the perfect summer side dish. Make this a complete meal by adding some chopped up, grilled chicken and you can also meal prep it for your week of…
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Summer In A Bowl Barbecue Chicken Pasta Salad has all the tastes of summer with its crisp vegetables, tender BBQ chicken, and a creamy barbecue ranch dressing. Little bites of sharp cheddar cheese throughout add great texture and flavor. I have to post a warning about this recipe because people…
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Continue ReadingCreamy, Tangy, Salty and Delicious Ham and Cheddar Macaroni Salad is perfect as a cookout side for the warm weather months that are upon us. Made with leftover ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and basic cooking staples like mayonnaise and pickle juice. I made this salad using my leftover Easter Ham.…
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