Pasta

Frog Eyes Salad

Ingredients:  

1 cup Acini de Pepe

2 eggs

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained, reserving 3 tablespoon juice

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 can (11 ounces) Mandarin oranges; drained

2 cups miniature marshmallows

2 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped

1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Gemelli Greek Salad

Ingredients:  

16 ounces Gemelli

1 small red onion, chopped

1 cup black olives, sliced

1 cup (4 ounces) Feta cheese, crumbled

1 green pepper, chopped

8 ounces Roma tomatoes, quartered

1/2 cup olive oil

6 tablespoons red wine vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon basil

1 teaspoon oregano

Creamy Italian Garden Rotini

Ingredients:  

8 ounces Rotini

_ cup carrot sticks

2 stalks celery, chopped

_ cup green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium cucumber, chopped

2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

3 green onions, chopped

8 ounces creamy Italian dressing

_ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Crunchy Rotini Salad

Ingredients:  

16 ounces Rotini Primavera

2 cups cooked chicken, cubed

1 cup seedless red grapes, sliced

1 cup celery, chopped

1/2 cup carrots, chopped

1/3 cup sunflower seeds

1/3 cup green onions, chopped

16 ounces Italian dressing

Elbow Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:  

16 ounces Dakota Growers Elbow Macaroni

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup chopped green onion

1 cup cucumber, diced 1/2 -inch

1 cup broccoli floret tops

1/4 cup carrot, chopped

Beans and Tuna Pasta Salad

Ingredients:  

16 ounces (4 cups) Pasta Growers Elbow Macaroni

1/2 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup black olives, sliced

2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

2 (6 1/8-ounce) cans tuna, drained

Black Bean Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:  

16 ounces Dakota Growers Farfalle, uncooked

16 ounces round steak or chicken strips, cut julienne

1/3 cup lime juice

1/3 cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic

dried oregano, cilantro, parsley

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 green onions (with tops) chopped

1 cup cherry tomato halves

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Salt & Pepper to taste

Lettuce

Sour cream

Spaghetti Salad

Ingredients:

1 lb. cooked spaghetti

1 chopped green pepper

2 to 3 chopped fresh tomatoes

1 chopped onion

2 to 3 stalks chopped celery

Small can sliced black olives (drained)

Salad Seasoning Mix (dry spice)

** Any of our 16 oz. Zesty Italian Dressing - this is the "secret" ingredient

> You can add any other vegetables that you prefer.

Preparation:

Peanut Pasta Twists

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup warm water

1/2 cup ketchup

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 1/2Tbsp rice wine vinegar

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1 pound uncooked pasta

In medium bowl combined the creamy peanut butter, water, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder and vinegar.

Whisk until smooth and well blended - set aside