Tailgate Salad Recipe

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So happy you purchased our Tailgate Pasta Salad!  Oops – the recipe was left off the label, so here it is for you, plus three EXTRAS! Enjoy!

Classic Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta Salad Recipe
Author: Carey
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Serves: 8
Classic Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta Salad: you must use “Game Day Vinaigrette” mix that is included in each package!
Ingredients
  • One bag of Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta Salad
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 orange pepper (Note: substitute pepper colors to match your team colors!)
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1 red onion
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Olive or vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Note: Must use “Game Day Vinaigrette” mix that is included in each package!
  2. Vinaigrette: Combine seasoning packet, ½ cup red wine vinegar, and ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil in glass bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until packet is dissolved, about 1 ½ minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Pasta: Cook pasta 6-8 minutes in GENTLY boiling water (salt optional). To achieve your school colors, food coloring was used, please note that the water may become slightly colored. Drain pasta in colander, rinse with cold water.
  4. Add Fresh Additions: Peel and dice cucumber, chop ½ orange and ½ green pepper, chop ½ red onion.
  5. Gently Toss: Pasta, vinaigrette, and veggies. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Easy to make a day ahead, just toss again before serving.
Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta & Broccoli Pasta Salad
Author: Carey
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Serves: 10
Pasta and Broccoli Tailgate Salad – note: you must use the “Game Day” vinaigrette mix that is included with each package!
Ingredients
  • One bag of Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta Salad
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, halved or quartered
  • 1 cup chopped ham or crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
Instructions
  1. Note: Must use “Game Day Vinaigrette” mix that is included in each package!
  2. Vinaigrette: Combine seasoning packet, ½ cup red wine vinegar, and ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil in glass bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until packet is dissolved, about 1 ½ minutes. Set aside to cool. After dressing cools off, whisk in 1/2 cup light mayonnaise.
  3. Pasta: Cook pasta 6-8 minutes in GENTLY boiling water (salt optional). To achieve your school colors, food coloring was used, please note that the water may become slightly colored. Drain pasta in colander, rinse with cold water.
  4. Combine all ingredients gently and serve.
Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta with Fruit & Nuts
Author: Carey
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Serves: 8
Tailgate Pasta with Fruit & Nuts – you must use the “Game Day” vinaigrette mix that is included in each bag!
Ingredients
  • One bag of Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta Salad
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 2 cups seedless grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
  1. Note: Must use “Game Day Vinaigrette” mix that is included in each package!
  2. Vinaigrette: Combine seasoning packet, ½ cup red wine vinegar, and ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil in glass bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until packet is dissolved, about 1 ½ minutes. Set aside to cool. After dressing cools off, whisk in 1/2 cup light mayonnaise.
  3. Pasta: Cook pasta 6-8 minutes in GENTLY boiling water (salt optional). To achieve your school colors, food coloring was used, please note that the water may become slightly colored. Drain pasta in colander, rinse with cold water.
  4. Combine all ingredients gently and serve.
Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta & Three Bean Salad
Author: Carey
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Serves: 8
Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta & Three Bean Salad – you must use the “Game Day” vinaigrette mix that is included with each bag!
Ingredients
  • One bag of Tailgate & Celebrate Pasta Salad
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can cut green beans, drained
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can cut wax beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • Salt and pepper as desired.
Instructions
  1. Note: Must use “Game Day Vinaigrette” mix that is included in each package!
  2. Vinaigrette: Combine seasoning packet, ½ cup red wine vinegar, and ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil in glass bowl. Heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until packet is dissolved, about 1 ½ minutes. Set aside to cool. After dressing cools off, whisk in 1/2 cup light mayonnaise.
  3. Pasta: Cook pasta 6-8 minutes in GENTLY boiling water (salt optional). To achieve your school colors, food coloring was used, please note that the water may become slightly colored. Drain pasta in colander, rinse with cold water.
  4. Combine all ingredients gently and serve.