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Ingredients

  • Eggplant
  • Hummus
  • Coriander
  • Salt and pepper

Method

Slice eggplant and chop coriander

Place sliced eggplant in toaster

Thoroughly mix hummus, salt, pepper, and coriander

Spread the mixture onto the toasted eggplant slice!

Top rated Pasta salad recipes

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Toss all of the ingredients into a large bowl, then mix in the dressing and enjoy

  • 3 c chicken roughly chopped
  • 1/2 box penne
  • 4 c romaine chopped
  • 1 cucumber cubed
  • 1/4 c fresh basil sliced
  • 1/4 c green onions sliced
  • 2 c cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
  • caesar salad dressing (homemade or storebought)
4.7/5 (31 Votes)

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What's summer without pasta salad? Easy to take on-the-go for picnics or barbecues, this Italian-style recipe is your new best friend.

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Bring a pot of water to a boil

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni pasta
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs - chopped
  • 1 small onion - chopped
  • 3 stalks celery - chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper - seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 2 cups creamy salad dressing (eg. Miracle Whip)
  • 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

Ever wondered how it's REALLY supposed to be done? Here are some tips and tricks to the best pasta you've ever tasted.

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boil pasta and drain it

  • 1 box of colorful rizzoto
  • 1 bottle of sundried tomatoes salad dressing
  • 1 package of crumbled feta cheese with tomato and basil
  • 1 can of olives
  • 1 small package of cherry tomatoes
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

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Mix together all ingredients EXCEPT for the dressing

  • 3 cups grilled chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ box penne pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 bottle Caesar salad dressing
4.2/5 (27 Votes)

Ditch the pot AND the strainer. This technique will cook your pasta in a mere fraction of the time!

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Day before: Soak beans in cold water the night before

  • 14 oz pasta butterflies
  • 8 oz coco beans (haricots cocos)
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 8 oz tuna in oil
  • 1 bird pepper (or any hot pepper)
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 large sweet onion
  • basil
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4.5/5 (21 Votes)

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil

  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
  • 2 cucumbers, chopped
  • 6 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4.6/5 (5 Votes)

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Cook and cool ingredients Combine with mayo and cool in fridge Serve!

  • Bacon
  • Avocado
  • Spiral noodles
  • Tomatoes
  • Mayo
  • Dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper
  • Juice of one lemon
4.4/5 (16 Votes)

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Cook the pasta according to package directions, it's best to use a small shape

  • -1/2 box pasta, cooked
  • -1 red pepper, roasted and diced
  • -1 green pepper roasted and diced
  • -1 tomato, diced
  • -1/2 bag of corn
  • -2 cups tortilla strips
  • -1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • -1/2 cup ranch dressing + 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
4/5 (5 Votes)

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Cook spaghetti in water as directed on package; drain

  • 1 lb thin spaghetti
  • 1 (8oz) bottle Italian dressing
  • 1/3 jar McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning
  • 1 small can chopped black olives
  • 1 medium onioin, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 lg seedless cucumber, chopped
4.3/5 (20 Votes)

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This recipe can be switched up a lot

  • 1 box Pasta (I prefer a spiral noodle)
  • 1 jar artichoke hearts
  • tomatoes
  • cheddar cheese
  • broccoli
  • 1 bottle Newman's Italian dressing
  • salami
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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