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Fun Pasta and Fruit Salad Recipes for Spring
by Tammy Embrich
Description: Easy, creative pasta and fruit salad recipes to get you in the mood for spring.
When was the last time you tested your taste buds on some brand
new salad recipes? Spring is just a few short weeks away and that
means family fun barbeques in our backyards, parks, and other
enjoyable cookout get-togethers. Everyone will soon be searching
for the perfect side dishes for these spring activities. What
goes well with barbecued burgers or chicken? Maybe some
variations of pasta salads or perhaps some zesty fruit salads?
Sounds perfect to me. There are endless fun things you can do
with pasta and fruit.
It's fun to experiment with different recipes. I can't think of a
better time to do this now that spring is upon us. And summer
will soon follow...a time when our grills are re-kindled and our
patio furniture comes out of hiding. It's also a time to spice
things up by trying some fresh, crisp treats. The possibilities
are virtually endless with combining these delectable dishes. You
can always substitute for more of a variety.
Some Tasty Salad Recipes For Spring
Strawberry Zucchini Salad
Ingredients:
1 pint sliced strawberries
10 ounces fresh zucchini sliced and cut into fourths
1 small red onion thinly sliced
2 oz. slivered almonds
Depending on your needs, use more or less of the ingredients
above.
Salad Topping
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tsp poppy seed
1/4 tsp paprika
Directions:
Toss salad ingredients in a bowl. Mix the salad topping and pour
over salad ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Pineapple Cranberry Jello Salad
Ingredients:
1 bag fresh cranberries
1 16-oz. can crushed pineapple
2 3-oz. boxes raspberry jello
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
Directions:
Dissolve jello in boiling water. Add sugar. Mix in the
cranberries and pineapple. Mix in the nuts (if using nuts).
Refrigerate overnight.
This makes a very large serving, so you may only want to make
half.
Pasta Broccoli Salad With Carrots
Ingredients:
10 ounces bow tie pasta, uncooked
1 cup small broccoli florets
1/3 cup baby carrots
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian dressing
Directions:
Cook pasta until tender. In the middle of cooking the pasta, add
the vegetables and cook until softened. Drain and add remaining
ingredients. Sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Add Italian
dressing, mixing well. Refrigerate for two hours then serve.
You can always combine the pasta and fruits together for some
more great tasting salads. There are no rules for these types of
culinary treats. Have fun, be creative, and mix.
Some Fun and Quick Ideas for Fruits
Scoop out a watermelon or cantelope and use it as a bowl to fill
with bright, colorful fruit salad.
Fruit kabobs is always a crowd pleaser. Place various pieces of
fruit on wooden skewers or popsicle sticks. For this you can use
various flavors of yogurt for a dip.
Drop pieces of fruit in a blender with some ice cubes and some
yogurt and make fruit smoothies.
Instead of pouring syrup over waffles, french toast, or pancakes,
try some fresh fruit on top.
Substitute these ingredients to your liking for color, taste, and
your entertaining needs.
And happy spring!
You can find more free recipes by visiting Tammy at her recipe
site Free Recipes--Cooking At Home. Tammy also offers free work
at home job leads, work at home articles, and more. Find out more
by visiting Work At Home Jobs.
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