Comments on: Value Guru and the Search for the Next Pasta Salad http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:56:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Diana http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-25969 Diana Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:49:44 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-25969 I made a pasta salad today, without leaving home :).....Cooked al dente, some pene pasta..........used what I had on hand: celery, green/greek/black olives, green onions, cilantro, fetta cheese and tossed in some shredded parmesean. Tossed it in Liza's Bon Appetite vinegarette.........salt/pepper to taste. Left in fridge for about 5 hrs so the pasta absorbed the dressing...........YUMMERZ! Hubby even liked it. I made a pasta salad today, without leaving home :) …..Cooked al dente, some pene pasta……….used what I had on hand: celery, green/greek/black olives, green onions, cilantro, fetta cheese and tossed in some shredded parmesean. Tossed it in Liza’s Bon Appetite vinegarette………salt/pepper to taste.

Left in fridge for about 5 hrs so the pasta absorbed the dressing………..YUMMERZ! Hubby even liked it.

]]> By: FranC http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-22120 FranC Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:16:22 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-22120 Your pasta salads are always delicious---now when I have to make mt own I always use some of the ingredients from your dishes. We also really enjoy your Lamb Shanks---they are the best ever---these days I wouldn't think of making them myself anymore!!! Shopping is always a delight now that you've opened near my home...Thank You Your pasta salads are always delicious—now when I have to make mt own I always use some of the ingredients from your dishes. We also really enjoy your Lamb Shanks—they are the best ever—these days I wouldn’t think of making them myself anymore!!!
Shopping is always a delight now that you’ve opened near my home…Thank You

]]> By: NJ_Cher http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-21687 NJ_Cher Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:42:24 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-21687 Pasta salad sure isn't a "cheap copout" at Whole Foods because no matter what it has in it, it costs $7.99 a lb! Pasta salad sure isn’t a “cheap copout” at Whole Foods because no matter what it has in it, it costs $7.99 a lb!

]]> By: Paula http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-21576 Paula Thu, 28 May 2009 13:51:35 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-21576 This is my favorite- Cook 1.5 cups orzo in broth, 7 minutes or so. Cool. Add 1 can chickpeas, 1/2 cup fresh basil ribbons, 1/4 cup fresh mint ribbons. (Vary with whole wheat orzo, elbows, quinoa, crunchy sprouts, finely chopped kale, etc.) Dressing:1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 c fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp honey, salt, pepper, 1 c evoo. Serve room temp or cold. It's super! This is my favorite-
Cook 1.5 cups orzo in broth, 7 minutes or so. Cool. Add 1 can chickpeas, 1/2 cup fresh basil ribbons, 1/4 cup fresh mint ribbons. (Vary with whole wheat orzo, elbows, quinoa, crunchy sprouts, finely chopped kale, etc.)
Dressing:1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 c fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp honey, salt, pepper, 1 c evoo.
Serve room temp or cold. It’s super!

]]> By: christine http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-21560 christine Thu, 28 May 2009 02:52:54 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-21560 pasta pasta time to eat your pasta!!!... sesame noodles with asparagus or brocolli...tahini, chili oil, sesami oil, soy, ginger, garlic...it's wonderful...we use whole wheat or rice noodles...topped with scallions and cashews...delicious!... it's good anytime, even for breakfast!... and with two out of four being vegan in the house...it works!... pasta pasta time to eat your pasta!!!…

sesame noodles with asparagus or brocolli…tahini, chili oil, sesami oil, soy, ginger, garlic…it’s wonderful…we use whole wheat or rice noodles…topped with scallions and cashews…delicious!…

it’s good anytime, even for breakfast!…

and with two out of four being vegan in the house…it works!…

]]> By: Louise Ross http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-21544 Louise Ross Wed, 27 May 2009 22:07:43 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-21544 I've had great success with the following pasta dish which I've made hot for a main meal and cold for a picnic dish. It can be made with sobo noodles, rice pasta shells, whole wheat spaghetti, pretty much any pasta, actually. And I've used salmon, tuna, or mahi mahi -- any deep-sea fish lends itself well to this dish. Noodles with Salmon, Cilantro, Cucumber & Ginger-Lime Sauce 1) Mix juice of 4 limes with 1/4 cup of Braggs Liquid Aminos, or Soy Sauce, or Tamari with a tablespoon of honey (or honey to taste) and 2 tablespoons of chopped raw ginger. (Optional: you could also add a couple cloves of chopped garlic). 2) Stir above ingredients well, or until honey dissolves. 3) Wash and coarsely chop 1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro, one cucumber, 2 to 3 spring onions. Toss together. 4) Oven-bake, with a little oil, lemon juice, S&P, your choice of deep-sea fish, i.e. salmon, tuna or mahi mahi. 5) Boil your choice of noodles, i.e Sobo, rice, or whole wheat. To Serve: Toss hot (or cold noodles) in a bowl with cilantro, spring onions & cucumbers, spoon portions into serving bowls and top with coarsely chopped baked fish. Lastly, pour honey, lime, soy/tamari/braggs and ginger/lime/garlic mix over fish and noodles! I’ve had great success with the following pasta dish which I’ve made hot for a main meal and cold for a picnic dish.
It can be made with sobo noodles, rice pasta shells, whole wheat spaghetti, pretty much any pasta, actually. And I’ve used salmon, tuna, or mahi mahi — any deep-sea fish lends itself well to this dish.

Noodles with Salmon, Cilantro, Cucumber & Ginger-Lime Sauce

1) Mix juice of 4 limes with 1/4 cup of Braggs Liquid Aminos, or Soy Sauce, or Tamari with a tablespoon of honey (or honey to taste) and 2 tablespoons of chopped raw ginger. (Optional: you could also add a couple cloves of chopped garlic).

2) Stir above ingredients well, or until honey dissolves.

3) Wash and coarsely chop 1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro, one cucumber, 2 to 3 spring onions. Toss together.

4) Oven-bake, with a little oil, lemon juice, S&P, your choice of deep-sea fish, i.e. salmon, tuna or mahi mahi.

5) Boil your choice of noodles, i.e Sobo, rice, or whole wheat.

To Serve: Toss hot (or cold noodles) in a bowl with cilantro, spring onions & cucumbers, spoon portions into serving bowls and top with coarsely chopped baked fish. Lastly, pour honey, lime, soy/tamari/braggs and ginger/lime/garlic mix over fish and noodles!

]]> By: C. Ankuda http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-21543 C. Ankuda Wed, 27 May 2009 21:52:34 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-21543 Summer Orzo salad: SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE.. Cook up some orzo 1/2 box or so,place in a huge serving/pasta bowl. Add in a handful of cut up orange, yellow and green peppers, some chickpeas, some grape tomatoes,some large shrimp that you've cooked off in a bit of garlic, a handful of edename, a couple handfuls of roughly chopped fresh spinach. Squeeze a lemon over it, then mix in some vinegarette (any kind will do)or mix in some jarred pesto. Great recipe since the quantities are whatever looks good to you. It's fast, fresh, colorful and totally summer! Summer Orzo salad:
SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE..
Cook up some orzo 1/2 box or so,place in a huge serving/pasta bowl. Add in a handful of cut up orange, yellow and green peppers, some chickpeas, some grape tomatoes,some large shrimp that you’ve cooked off in a bit of garlic, a handful of edename, a couple handfuls of roughly chopped fresh spinach. Squeeze a lemon over it, then mix in some vinegarette (any kind will do)or mix in some jarred pesto. Great recipe since the quantities are whatever looks good to you. It’s fast, fresh, colorful and totally summer!

]]> By: Erica http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-21542 Erica Wed, 27 May 2009 21:49:47 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-21542 I love soba noodles, shredded cabbage, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, green onions, and snap peas, tossed with a sesame vinaigrette and lot of toasted sesame seeds. I love soba noodles, shredded cabbage, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, green onions, and snap peas, tossed with a sesame vinaigrette and lot of toasted sesame seeds.

]]> By: Jennifer White http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-21539 Jennifer White Wed, 27 May 2009 21:34:56 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-21539 I have a couple that we use regularly in the summer. One is with shell pasta, kidney or black beans, corn, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice and zest, tomatoes, and some salsa mixed with ranch dressing. The other is a lot like Meredith posted: bowtie, bell pepper, carrots, red onion, cucumber, Kraft Tuscan house Italian dressing or Scilian Garlic dressing. Add some fresh bread and it's ready to go! I have a couple that we use regularly in the summer.
One is with shell pasta, kidney or black beans, corn, red onion, jalapenos, cilantro, lime juice and zest, tomatoes, and some salsa mixed with ranch dressing. The other is a lot like Meredith posted: bowtie, bell pepper, carrots, red onion, cucumber, Kraft Tuscan house Italian dressing or Scilian Garlic dressing. Add some fresh bread and it’s ready to go!

]]> By: Meredith http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2009/05/value-guru-and-the-search-for-the-next-pasta-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-21532 Meredith Wed, 27 May 2009 21:04:26 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=1572#comment-21532 Pasta salad is so easy to throw together and the ingredients are relatively inexpensive. The lazy version I often make is just pasta (bowtie or rotini) with a vegan italian dressing and a variety of veggies: black olives, red bell pepper, cucumber, shredded carrots, etc.. If it's being used as an easy take-along lunch instead of a side, I add some baked or pan-fried tofu for protein. Pasta salad is so easy to throw together and the ingredients are relatively inexpensive. The lazy version I often make is just pasta (bowtie or rotini) with a vegan italian dressing and a variety of veggies: black olives, red bell pepper, cucumber, shredded carrots, etc.. If it’s being used as an easy take-along lunch instead of a side, I add some baked or pan-fried tofu for protein.

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