Take-out Tuesday, “THE” Salad
A salad we had for part of our Labor Day celebration is going to be forever known as
“THE” salad
“This salad is really good…”
“I’ve got to have more of that salad!”
“Oh my, I didn’t see the salad!”
“Hey mom, I like salad now!”
“Oh, what is in this salad?”
Okay, so before you get too impressed, I confess…
This is just basically a “dump” salad…
you dump in some of this and some of that
and add a few of these and some more of that,
Toss with dressing
Sprinkle with cheese…
And all of a sudden you are a rock star!
You can make this for 1 or for 20
The Barilla Ready Pasta is located in the dry pasta section of the grocery store
You microwave it for 1 minute and it’s done!!
No boiling, no draining, nothing to clean up
THE Salad
Ingredients
- 4 pkgs 8.5 oz, Barilla Ready Pasta {or any cooked pasta}
- 1 6 oz baby spinach leaves
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 10 oz. frozen sweet corn kernels, thawed
- 6 oz. mini pepperoni
- 1 English cucumber
- Chopped cooked bacon pieces or packaged real bacon pieces
- 6 oz. shredded Gouda cheese
- 3 oz. grated or shredded Italian blend cheese or Parmesan
- Bottled or homemade Italian vinaigrette {I used Ken’s Chef Reserve Italian}
Instructions
- Microwave pasta according to package directions.
- Chop spinach and romaine into bite sized pieces.
- Cut cucumber into slices, then quarter the slices.
- Quarter or half cherry tomatoes.
- Place in a large salad bowl and top with corn, pepperoni, bacon and Gouda cheese. Add 2 oz. of the Italian cheese. Toss well. Add dressing to taste and toss again. Top with remaining cheese and refrigerate until serving time.
Enjoy!
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Sounds perfect! And so easy! Yum!
Big hit!
“The Salad” looks incredibly delicious! And, so easy. We love salads so this is a must try so I’m pinning this one! I would serve this as a meal, it has everything and what could be better than a salad with bacon! My favorite……….
Definitely a main dish salad and you could also add chicken or just about anything! These definitely are salad for dinner days 😅
That salad looks yummy. I love different types of salads. Just made a Greek type salad this past Friday and it was oh so good. I can make a whole meal out of a salad. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks Cindy, me too, I love a good salad for dinner!
Jenna, this salad that made you a rock star looks so fresh and delicious. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Ken’s bottled dressings are really good. Happy Tuesday!
Thank you Pam, it was so easy to make this giant salad!
Jenna, in true form, this looks like another delicious recipe. I know I’ve said it before…but you need to publish a cookbook! It has been so hot here in Oklahoma that heavy food just doesn’t sound good. This salad would be perfect to serve to my family. Happy Tuesday!!!
Thank you Shannon, I am working on a cookbook…Yes, it’s perfect salad for dinner weather in the South!
I’d like fried chicken to go with the yummy salad.
That would be delightful, next time I’ll add some Chick-Fila nuggets!
I can see why it’s such a hit with so much goodness inside. I love dump salads! And thanks for the info on the Barilla. I hadn’t seen that (hadn’t looked!)
I hope you can find the pasta, 1 minute in the microwave and it’s done! Thanks Jeanie!
ROCK STAR salad!!!
thanks Jodi!
YUM!! I like how EASY it is – I will have to look for that pasta! And you know me, I love how colorful it is too!! 🌈💕🥬🍅
ha ha, yes it is pretty!!
Now that’s a salad I can get lost in! Yummy!
Thank you Robin, it will be on our menu often!
Love it!
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thanks Donna!
I’ve had a few of these salads and they are truly good:@)
Jenna, I didn’t know there was such a thing as microwave pasta…I’ll have to look for it! Your pasta salad looks delish! ♥
Do look for it, in 60 seconds you’ll have 2 servings ready to eat or mix with sauce, so easy!
Yum,, Jenna! I would love this salad. I haven’t tried that already to go pasta, but that would be so easy. You’re the best!
thanks Kitty, it’s easy to make for a smaller amount too, and left over salad will keep for several days in the fridge…the ready pasta is really handy!
This looks like such a yummy salad and perfect for lunch or dinner. Hope you have a nice week Jenna.
thanks Julie, the best part is it’s easy to make a lot or just a little!
This is a great salad really looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday,448 and hope you will come back soon!
Miz Helen
Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!