Tina is notorious throughout North County for her Easy Peasy recipes. She is sharing two recipes so that you can become a Rock Star at your July 4th festivities or any time you want to be invited back to the next party. Please leave comments or suggested recipes.
Tina’s Hippy Dippy Potato Salad
1 c. Mayonnaise
2 T. Dijon mustard
2 T. Chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 t. dried dillweed
1 t. Salt
1/4 t. Pepper
1 c. Sliced radishes
1/2 c. Chopped green onions
1 1/2 lb. Small red potatoes – Cooked and quartered
MICROWAVE TIP: In a 2 qt. microwavable casserole dish, combine quartered potatoes and 1/4 c. water.
Cover and cook on high (100%) 8-10 minutes stirring once or until tender.
Drain, then combine sauce and vegetables together.
Combine first 5 ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients then Cover and Chill. Makes 4 1/2 cups
Italian Zucchini Pasta Salad – From cookbook ‘Inspiralized By Ali Maffucci
For the Salad
2 med. Zucchini
1 c. Quartered artichoke hearts, drained and patted dry
6 Cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. Cubed provolone cheese
3/4 c. Diced salami
1/2 Small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 c. Quartered black olives
For the Dressing
3 T. Red wine vinegar
2 T. Olive oil
1/4 c. Lemon juice
1/2 t. Dried oregano
1/2 t. Dried parsley
1/2 t. Dried basil
1/4 t. Red pepper flakes
Salt and Pepper
1. Prepare the salad. Slice the zucchini halfway through and then spiralize using blade B. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini noodles with the artichoke hearts, tomatoes, provolone, salami, red onion, and black olives.
2. Make the dressing. Whisk the ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, until the dressing begins to soften the zucchini Serve chilled.
*The longer this pasta salad marinates in the refrigerator, the deeper the flavors get and the softer the zucchini becomes. If possible, let it sit overnight. Shake it up just before serving.
Makes 3-4 Servings and Preparation time ids 15 minutes.
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