Wagon Wheel Vegetable Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. About 30 seconds before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and corn kernels. Cook for 30 seconds and then drain into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Keep the pasta draining in the colander while you make the dressing.
• Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
• Add the well-drained pasta, broccoli, and corn to the bowl, along with the ham, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and scallions, if using. Toss together. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and onions., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, picante sauce, salt and cumin; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, red pepper, olives and oregano. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Steps:

• Cook wagon wheels according to pkg.
• directions, adding broccoli during the last four minutes;drain,rinse in cold water to cool;drain well.
• In large bowl combine wagon wheel-broccoli mixture with celery, green onions, cucumber and parsley.
• In separate bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, mustard, paprika& salt;mix well.
• Pour over pasta mixture;toss to coat.
• Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
• Just before serving add tomatoes and toss gently.

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; mix well.
• Set aside.
• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Drain cooked pasta; rinse with cold water until cool.
• In large bowl, combine beans, corn, salsa, tomatoes and cilantro.
• Add cooked pasta and dressing to bean mixture; toss until well coated.
• Stir in half each of the cheese and tortilla chips.
• Place salad on large serving platter or in large serving bowl.
• Top with remaining half of cheese; garnish with remaining chips and avocado.