Best Kittencals Creamy Egg Dressing For Pasta Salad Recipes

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY EGG DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mash the egg yolks to a fine powder (or as close to a fine powder as you can, save the whites to add in the pasta salad).
• In a bowl, whisk together the dry dressing mix with mayo, salad dressing and milk until very smooth.
• Mix in the sweet relish, mustard, garlic powder and seasoned salt.
• Adjust the relish and mustard adding in more to to taste if desired.
• Add in the mashed egg yolk and whisk vigorously to combine (there might still be small pieces of yolk, not too worry!).
• Season with black pepper to taste.
• Pour over cooked pasta or cubed potatoes and chill for a couple of hours.

KITTENCAL'S FAMOUS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a small 2-cup mini food processor, process/mince the anchovy fillets and garlic together until finely minced (do this together and firstly, otherwise it will not get minced properly with the other ingredients).
• Add in the remaining ingredients, and process for 30 seconds, or more until well mixed.
• Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Thin with buttermilk (or milk) for a thinner consistency if desired.
• Store in fridge, covered in a glass container for 3 or more hours before using (the flavors become stronger when left in the fridge for a longer time).
• Toss desired amount of dressing with Romaine lettuce and croutons.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor blend all ingredients together (except Parmesan cheese and black pepper) until well blended, starting with 2 teaspoons sugar and adding in more if needed after mixing.
• Season with black pepper then mix in Parmesan cheese (if using).
• Adjust all ingredients to taste.
• Cover, and refrigerate for 6 or more hours before using.

KITTENCAL'S SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a pot cook the shell pasta in boiling water until al dente (leave slightly firm, do not over cook) drain, then rinse the pasta under cold water then allow to drain very well then transfer to a large bowl.
• Add in cooked shrimp, crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, cubed mozzarella cheese and thawed peas or black olives (if using) toss to combine.
• In a bowl whisk together the mayonnaise with salad dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning (start with 1 teaspoon Old Bay and add in more to taste) pour over the salad and toss to combine, then mix in the hot sauce.
• Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• If the salad is too dry for your liking then mix in some whipping cream or more mayonnaise.
• Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or more before serving (the longer chilling time the better).

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY GREEK-STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cool the pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain then rinse well under cold water.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl.
• Add in cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives and cubed feta cheese; toss to combine.
• For the dressing; in a processor place the garlic clove and process until minced.
• Add in all the remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise;process until well blended (about 20-30 seconds) then add in the mayonnaise and process until combined.
• Pour over the salad ingredients in the bowl; toss to combine (if you prefer a creamier salad then add in more mayonnaise to taste).
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

KITTENCAL'S BEST DEVILED EGGS

Steps:

• Slice the eggs in half lengthwise; remove the yolks, and set whites aside.
• In a small bowl, mush yolks well with a fork, leaving no small lumps.
• Add next 10 ingredients (adjusting to suit taste) mix well to combine.
• Spoon or pipe egg yolk mixture evenly into the whites.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve (if not making the yolk mixture a day ahead it is best to prepare the eggs and refrigerate for about 5 hours before serving this will give the flavors a chance to blend and intensify).