Asian Pasta Salad

Another salad we took camping with us. This is a Pampered Chef recipe. It called for diced turkey but since we were having it as a side I left out it out and just used a little less dressing. Just before serving it we also added chopped cashews to it.

Honestly this salad only got an average score....it was alright but I don't think I'd make it again. It looked really pretty though and smelled amazing, I was surprised that it wasn't as good as we were expecting.

Asian Pasta Salad

Salad:

8oz Thin Spaghetti - broken in half and cooked as directed. Drain & rinse w/cold water.

3/4C Carrots - julienne cut 2" long

3/4C Zucchini - julienne cut 2" long

3/4C Red Pepper - chopped

1/3C Green Onions - chopped

3/4LB Deli Turkey or Chicken - cut 1/2" thick & chopped

Dressing:

1/4C Veggie Oil

3T Rice Vinegar

3T Soy Sauce

2tsp Sugar

1/8tsp Cayenne Pepper

1tsp Gingerroot - Peeled & chopped finely

1 Clove Garlic - pressed

Topping: Optional

Cashews - chopped

Cilantro - chopped

In large bowl combine salad ingredients. In small bowl combine dressing ingredients and wisk together. Pour dressing over salad and stir to combine. Cover and chill for at least 1hr before serving. But it can be made up to a day ahead. Sprinkle with cashews and cilantro before serving if desired.

Cabbage and Chicken Salad

This is one of our absolute favorite salads! I make it every summer multiple times, it's a perfect addition to any BBQ. It's great for camping too. We like it best leftover on day two and three, after all the flavors have had a while to mix together.

(excuse the tupperware....we took this camping)

Cabbage and Chicken Salad

Salad:

1/4 Head Green Cabbage - shredded

1/4 Head Purple Cabbage - shredded

1 Small Package Sliced Almonds

6+oz Canned Chicken Breast - drained

2T Sesame Seeds

2-3 Green Onions - chopped

Dressing:

1 Package Oriental Top Ramen

1/2C Veggie Oil

1 1/2T Red Wine Vinegar

2T Sugar

1tsp Salt

1/4tsp Pepper

Combine salad ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Sometimes I add more chicken and almonds. You could also use pre-shredded cabbage too.

Before opening the Ramen package smash/break the noodles. Add the broken noodles to the salad bowl. In a small bowl combine the seasoning packet with the remaining dressing ingredients and wisk together.

Pour dressing over salad, mix well and refrigerate for 4hrs - overnight before serving.

Pasta Salad

This is a summer time staple around here. It's super easy and cheap. Not to mention it holds well so you can eat off it for a couple days if you end up with leftovers.

Pasta Salad

1 Box Suddenly Pasta Salad Classic (Betty Crocker) - prepared as directed

As much or little of the following as you'd like:

Broccoli - cut into small pieces

Red Onion - diced

Sliced Olives

String Cheese - cut into small rounds

Cucumber - sliced and quartered

I normally add grape tomatoes too

Toss veggies and cheese together with the prepared pasta and mix well. Chill and serve.