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7 Pasta Salad Dressings

Stephen Connell, United States.
I have not tried any of these but will in the near future and give my results, 250 grams of dry pasta (½ lb), then cooked, should be fine with these, but if you do make one of these, please post a comment with your findings. Add what ever you added for other ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams dry pasta, your choice, bite size, (½ lb)
  • additional items, see Step 2

Creamy Italian Dressing

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Ranch Dressing

  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Garlic Dressing

  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • lemon juice, from one lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Mediterranean Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup Feta cheese, chopped
  • 1 roma tomato, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Asian Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1½ teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Chili Garlic sauce
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Pesto Dressing (Mix in a Blender)

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Just Basic Mayo

  • mayo, add as needed to coat
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bite size pasta of your choice in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, then cook 1 minute more, drain, rinse under colder water to stop the cooking process, drain well, and put in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add additional items to the pasta as you like, such as chopped hard boiled eggs, spring onion, onion, radish, bell pepper, cubed cheese, etc.
  • Mix the dressing of your choice in a small bowl (or a blender for the Pesto Dressing), pour ¾ of the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat evenly, if needed, add the remaining dressing. Chill for at least 2 hours and serve as a side dish with any meal.