mary705

Tomato Basil Bowtie Salad
1 lb. plum tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
1/4 C fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips or 1 tsp. dried basil
1 Tbsp. vegetable or olive oil
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
6 oz. (1/2 pkg) bowtie pasta, cooked and drained
Freshly ground black pepper

In large bowl combine tomatoes, basil, oil, vinegar, garlic and salt. Add bowties: toss to combine. Sprinkle with pepper.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Greek Tomato Basil Salad: Add 4 oz. (about 1 cup) crumbled Feta cheese with the pasta.

This makes 3-4 servings

I personally double the dressing for mine.

madamekelly

I have a German potato salad recipe that I reserve just for outdoor picnics. It has no mayo, and tastes wonderful at room temperature, and the vinegar acts as a temporary preservative since you can't be too careful. I am sure if you google 'safe picnic foods' you will find lots of ideas.

Blue Bell

You gals are making me hungry. Like the idea of no mayo.

meanmom

These all sound delicious. I will have to try some of these.

craftymatt2

now i am hungry, lol, i love cold salads for get togethers, i like spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained, shredded carrots, cucumbers, green onions, radishes, and if you want some meat, i add hard salami, oh i forgot tomatoes, then i add about half a bottle of fat free italian dressing (you dont have to use fat free) mix well. this will last for a couple of days so for my family i make a lot

slbram17

Here's an easy one even though it is past when you needed.

2 can Bush's Baked Beans
1/2 large onion cut up
5 slices pre-cooked bacon cut up in pieces
1/4 cup brown sugar or less depending on how sweet you like.
Mix together - bake at 350 degrees until onions are a little tender, about 50 minutes or less.
Done.

judylg

Thanks for your request, sure are some good looking recipes shared by others. Thanks again.

romanojg

I haven't tried this yet but Rachael Ray says that vegan mayo taste great and you don't have to worry about it spoiling. That alone is a good reason to try it. I'll never give up my Kraft Salad Dressing but sometimes you need something like this.

wanda lou

I use this recipe all the time but use 1 pound of bacon , one medium onion and 1 granny smith apple cut into chunks,bake the same. it's wonderful.