Salad and Salad Dressing Recipes




Pasta Salad Recipes

Ham and Pineapple Pasta Salad

1 (20 ounce) can Dole pineapple chunks, drained,
    reserving 1/2 cup juice
1 (8 ounce) package medium size seashell pasta
2 oranges peeled and chunked
1 red bell pepper, Julienned
1 1/2 cups cubed ham
1 cup shredded or julienned carrots
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup cashews

Cook pasta per package directions (cook a little less for al dente), then drain. Combine salad ingredients and toss well.

Dressing:
Reserved pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon sugar
Dash of nutmeg

Stir together and toss into salad. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.