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  • Lobster Roll Pasta Salad

    Lobster Roll Pasta Salad

    Ingredients Directions In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy and fat has been rendered, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a large bowl. Reduce heat to low. Stir butter into bacon grease and cook until butter has melted. Add lobster and cook, stirring occasionally,…

  • Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

    Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

    Ingredients FOR THE PASTA SALAD Directions In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to large bowl.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until golden and cooked through, 8…

  • Classic Macaroni Salad

    Classic Macaroni Salad

    Ingredients Directions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and immediately rinse pasta with cold water. Drain again and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil to prevent sticking. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and granulated sugar until emulsified; season with…

  • Best Pasta Salad

    Best Pasta Salad

    Ingredients Directions In a large bowl, toss pasta, mozzarella, salami, artichokes, tomatoes, and olives.  In a jar, combine oil, garlic, vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper. Secure with a lid, then shake to combine; season with salt and black pepper. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine. 

  • Ranch Potato Salad

    Ranch Potato Salad

    This easy Ranch potato salad gets its tangy flavor from a homemade buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream dressing that’s like eating a steakhouse baked potato, but made for a crowd. Ingredients For the Ranch Dressing Instructions Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to…

  • Creamy Dilled Red Potato Salad

    Creamy Dilled Red Potato Salad

    Be sure to cook your red potatoes until they are easily pierced with a fork and the skin begins to pull away from the potato. This will ensure the potatoes are soft enough to smash, adding to the creaminess of the salad. Ingredients Instructions Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and…

  • Greek Potato Salad

    Greek Potato Salad

    This Greek potato salad is a tangy spin on the traditional potato salad, with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty Greek dressing that brings big, bold flavor. Ingredients Greek Salad Dressing Instructions Add the potatoes to a medium pot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch, then bring…

  • Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    Loaded Baked Potato Salad

    The steakhouse favorite gets a potluck makeover to become this easy baked potato salad recipe loaded with bacon, cheese, and scallions in a sour cream and mayo dressing. Ingredients Instructions Place cleaned potatoes on a baking sheet and pierce 4-5 times with a fork. Lightly coat with olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, and cook…

  • Grandmother Best Potato Salad

    Grandmother Best Potato Salad

    This easy, classic potato salad recipe is THE BEST! It was handed down from my grandma to my mom and then to me and includes their secret tips that makes it the very best potato salad recipe every single time. Ingredients Instructions Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water and bring to…

  • SWEET POTATO AVOCADO KALE SALAD

    SWEET POTATO AVOCADO KALE SALAD

    This roasted sweet potato avocado kale salad is loaded up with the perfect mix of hearty ingredients and tossed with an irresistible chipotle tahini dressing. INGREDIENTS SALAD INGREDIENTS: CHIPOTLE TAHINI DRESSING INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS Prep the oven and baking sheet. Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast the sweet potatoes. Add the…

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