We've been making the spinach one forever. It's that good and so easy! The written recipe is always linked in the description (it's the little "arrow" on mobile and a "show more" on desktop). In the description, you will also find my shop and other links with cookware/ingredients and all the other things you guys frequently ask about.
Hiya, just wondering if there's any possible vegetable substitute for spinach? I've been told to avoid potassium-rich vegetables in my diet and spinach was expressly named as one of 'em. I understand though if subbing isn't an option.. Both pasta salads look delicious and I'd love to make it soon! Thanks dude!
Pasta salads came about by using whatever leftovers were available, made during the warm months of the year and avoiding having to crank up the stove to eat well. They evolved into their own category of dishes and are a staple of buffets, picnics, barbecues, etc. during spring and summer. You can riff endlessly on the combinations of ingredients – your only limit is your imagination. Great post as usual! Mangia!
I have used the diamond kosher and I put it in a salt grinder. I extremely prefer kosher as I h found I use less than the regular table salt. I have also noticed that the kosher seems to enhance the flavor of the food much better without overwhelming the ingredients.
Made the spinach Gorgonzola for the first time. If you don’t mind the red pepper flakes, I think it really adds to the dish. Also, if you can find the crumbled cheese (I couldn’t and it was fine, just a little more difficult to blend), it does make life easier.
This looks great. A tip: When making a vinaigrette dressing, to add a little extra stability and body to it, add a little xanthan gum and blend it in with the immersion blender. Start with a sprinkle of maybe 1/8 tsp, blend, check, and go from there. The stuff is pretty potent so try not to use too much. But it definitely elevates the dressing!
I used your techniques to make the spinach and bowtie dish with traditional Italian ingredients I can get locally. I'm with your boy James on the gorgonzola thing though (it's nasty). I used a crescenza style the local organic dairy makes. Still delicious!
Ciao from the south shore! I am going to make the spinach gorgonzola salad for a bbq. Love it! Did you work for the Ivarone Bros in Wantagh? Their food is awesome and they have the most amazing catering menu. Thanks!
I just made the fusilli salad and it’s very good. I added a little sugar because I found it a little too vinegary. It’s very easy and will make a great side dish with some grilled tritip! Next time, I’m going to toss in a bag of arugula and try it. Thank you for the recipe!
I'll try these. My go to summer pasta salad is from my Italian friend. Spirelli, tomatoes, tuna, pesto, black olives and fresh basil. And some good virgin olive oil to make it smooth. Super tasty! 💚🤍💗
Would love to see recipes your kids love. I have a picky eater, and could use the power of what other kids enjoy. Also, if there are modifications to some of the recipes for people who didnt grow up eating things like capers. Love your pasta fajoli!
I opt for the spinach salad for I don't eat meat. Suppose I could make the salami one just for friends so as not to be selfish. For the spinach salad, I'd add pine nuts which I think would go pretty well with all the other ingredients, and I do love pine nuts.
Perhaps cling-filming the bowl right after mixing the pasta and the spinach would make the spinach wilt a little easier because it would steam in the cooked pasta?
Nice video. Never can have too much pasta salad. Especially in the summer. I am a "cheater cook". For a cheater pasta salad, I get a bag of frozen Italian Veggies, thaw them, cook rotini, rinse in cold water, add the thawed veggies and some Italian Dressing. Place in refrigerator for 4 hours or over night. It is very decent and much less expensive than getting it the Deli Counter. I think about 1/4 the cost. I May have to jass it up a bit by adding pepperoni and cheese, maybe black olives too.
We've been making the spinach one forever. It's that good and so easy! The written recipe is always linked in the description (it's the little "arrow" on mobile and a "show more" on desktop). In the description, you will also find my shop and other links with cookware/ingredients and all the other things you guys frequently ask about.
Both of those pasta salads look delicious and I will be making both, at different times, this summer.
looks yum I must try, lots of salads in the summer
Really liked the dub music as well as the recipes !
We want James!
These look really good, and I'm going to try them with al dente cauliflower so I can do them keto.
Can I use a 'megapint' instead of a pint ?
I made this for the Holiday Weekend! It was a hit. I just finished the rest tonite. Excellent! Delicious Thank you 😊
can you leave out the meat if veg?
Hiya, just wondering if there's any possible vegetable substitute for spinach? I've been told to avoid potassium-rich vegetables in my diet and spinach was expressly named as one of 'em. I understand though if subbing isn't an option.. Both pasta salads look delicious and I'd love to make it soon! Thanks dude!
Pasta salads came about by using whatever leftovers were available, made during the warm months of the year and avoiding having to crank up the stove to eat well. They evolved into their own category of dishes and are a staple of buffets, picnics, barbecues, etc. during spring and summer. You can riff endlessly on the combinations of ingredients – your only limit is your imagination. Great post as usual! Mangia!
I'm low carb. I just want to look at what I use to eat that was making me sickly.
so the recipe doesn't say it, but use parsley in both the dressing and chopped in the spinach salad?
You’re the MAN!
@jaye1967
I have used the diamond kosher and I put it in a salt grinder. I extremely prefer kosher as I h found I use less than the regular table salt. I have also noticed that the kosher seems to enhance the flavor of the food much better without overwhelming the ingredients.
That mini grater made me laugh I don't know why
I made the spinach gorgonzola pasta salad and added Italian sausage. It’s delish!
Ja das kenn ich auch so schon
Ist nix besonderes
Trotzdem vielen Dank für deine tolle Arbeit und das Video
Made the spinach Gorgonzola for the first time. If you don’t mind the red pepper flakes, I think it really adds to the dish. Also, if you can find the crumbled cheese (I couldn’t and it was fine, just a little more difficult to blend), it does make life easier.
I really liked it.
New tune in the background. Salads both look so good!!
This looks great. A tip: When making a vinaigrette dressing, to add a little extra stability and body to it, add a little xanthan gum and blend it in with the immersion blender. Start with a sprinkle of maybe 1/8 tsp, blend, check, and go from there. The stuff is pretty potent so try not to use too much. But it definitely elevates the dressing!
hate to keep bugging you but I reread how you said to find the recipe…Where's the description to find show more. I'll never get this recipe made lol
I can't find show more to see the recipe on my Mac. Where is it?
Man, I made that first pasta salad and took to work with lunch, it is straight fire (to use a saying the kids do lol).
millions of Italians are upset but I ❤ pasta salad.
I used your techniques to make the spinach and bowtie dish with traditional Italian ingredients I can get locally. I'm with your boy James on the gorgonzola thing though (it's nasty). I used a crescenza style the local organic dairy makes. Still delicious!
They both sound like fabulous salads.
Just awesome! I’m rather new here and I’ve learned SO MUCH already!
Love the vegetarian option.
Ok, so, I’m deathly allergic to mold so I cannot have any type of blue cheese.
What would be a good alternative? Because that Spinach Pasta looks soooo good.
What a wee little grater! I love it. And everything looks amazing. Ready to BBQ picnic now 😋
Beautiful pasta salads! Thank you for sharing. I think I'd add some toasted nuts like walnuts to the gorgonzola one.
Ciao from the south shore! I am going to make the spinach gorgonzola salad for a bbq. Love it! Did you work for the Ivarone Bros in Wantagh? Their food is awesome and they have the most amazing catering menu. Thanks!
I just made the fusilli salad and it’s very good. I added a little sugar because I found it a little too vinegary. It’s very easy and will make a great side dish with some grilled tritip! Next time, I’m going to toss in a bag of arugula and try it. Thank you for the recipe!
Amazing dish! Raise your hand if you agree with me! 😋
This channel's blowing up, like I knew it would.
I'll try these. My go to summer pasta salad is from my Italian friend. Spirelli, tomatoes, tuna, pesto, black olives and fresh basil. And some good virgin olive oil to make it smooth. Super tasty! 💚🤍💗
This channel is a vibe. Seriously top notch.
ok i come for the recipes and stay for james'es enjoyment of your food … look forward to your videos and recipes …
Would love to see recipes your kids love. I have a picky eater, and could use the power of what other kids enjoy. Also, if there are modifications to some of the recipes for people who didnt grow up eating things like capers. Love your pasta fajoli!
This was such a wonderful video!!! Pasta salad is one of my favorites, so I was extra excited to see this one. Lol 😊
I opt for the spinach salad for I don't eat meat. Suppose I could make the salami one just for friends so as not to be selfish. For the spinach salad, I'd add pine nuts which I think would go pretty well with all the other ingredients, and I do love pine nuts.
Another vegetarian dish! Thank you! Sounds amazing!
Perhaps cling-filming the bowl right after mixing the pasta and the spinach would make the spinach wilt a little easier because it would steam in the cooked pasta?
Nice video. Never can have too much pasta salad. Especially in the summer. I am a "cheater cook". For a cheater pasta salad, I get a bag of frozen Italian Veggies, thaw them, cook rotini, rinse in cold water, add the thawed veggies and some Italian Dressing. Place in refrigerator for 4 hours or over night. It is very decent and much less expensive than getting it the Deli Counter. I think about 1/4 the cost. I May have to jass it up a bit by adding pepperoni and cheese, maybe black olives too.
Just got back from a church pot luck event and my spinach gorgonzola pasta salad dish was clean. What a GREAT recipe!
These sound so good!
Also a good idea to ask the deli to slice it thicker to make little cubes. Would not have thought of that.
Gorgeous salads! Can't wait to try them, thank you! Hope we get to see your daughter too! Girl power.