PASTA SALAD 3 WAYS (Literally The Best Pasta Salads I've Ever Had)

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  • Опубліковано 4 сер 2021
  • It's time to get excited about pasta salad again. I'm showing you my take on 3 classics fit for a king or a casual backyard bbq. Use my link get your 2 free lobster tails and 2 grassfed ribeyes when you try Butcher Box: bchrbox.co/BrianLagerstrom
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    CREAMY
    2000g/2qt water
    45g or 2.5tbsp salt
    225g or 1/2lb elbow macaroni
    25g or 2tbsp white distilled vinegar
    splash of olive oil
    30g or 1/2c shallot finely minced and rinsed
    60g or 1/2c celery, finely chopped
    30g or 1/3c scallion, thinly sliced
    100g or 3/4 cup frozen peas (thawed)
    100g or 1/4lb bacon, crispy and chopped
    5g or 1/2-3/4c fresh dill
    black pepper & salt to taste
    DRESSING FOR CREAMY
    Add the following into a high sided container:
    1 egg
    50g or 1/4c sour cream
    25g or 2tbsp dijon mustard
    15g 1 1/4tbsp sugar
    10g or 3/4tbsp lemon juice
    5g or 1tsp Worcestershire
    5g or 3/4-1tsp salt
    1/2 clove garlic.
    300g or 1 1/3c neutral oil (light colored olive oil, grapeseed, canola)
    Blend with immersion blender and stream in oil.
    Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 11min or until tender. Drain, reserving a few scoops of pasta water. Add vinegar and a splash of olive oil to drained pasta and allow to cool to room temp. Once cooled, add shallot, celery, scallion, peas, bacon. Add a couple of dollops of creamy dressing and a bit of pasta water and gently stir until pasta is well coated, but not swimming in dressing. Add dill, salt and pepper to taste, & stir to combine.
    PESTO PASTA SALAD
    2000g/2qt water
    45g or 2.5tbsp salt
    225g or 1/2lb pasta (I use shells)
    25g or 2tbsp white distilled vinegar
    splash of olive oil
    300g or 1 1/4c pesto (recipe below) + more for garnish
    200g or 1c mozzarella pearls, halved
    200g or 1c cherry tomatoes, halved (I recommend sungolds)
    Strong pinch grated parm
    Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 12min or until tender. Drain. Add vinegar and olive oil to drained pasta, stir, and allow to cool to room temp. Add pesto and stir to combine. Add mozz, tomatoes, and strong pinch of parm. Fold to combine.
    PESTO for SALAD
    Add the following to food processor and spin on high for 20-30sec or until well broken down.
    100g or 3/4c toasted pine nuts or walnuts
    100g or 5ish c basil
    20g 1ish c parsley
    30g or 1/2c shallot (minsed and rinsed)
    100g or 1+c grated parm
    225g or 1 3/4c cold olive oil
    5g or 3/4-1tsp salt
    30g or 2tbsp lemon juice
    CLASSIC MOM'S SYLE/DELI PASTA SALAD
    2000g/2qt water
    45g or 2.5tbsp salt
    225g or 1/2lb pasta (I use rotini)
    25g or 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar
    splash of olive oil
    150g or 1/2-3/4c b-man's Italian Dressing (recipe below)
    65g or 1/4c fresh mozzarella, diced
    100g or 1/2c black olives, halved
    50g or 1/2c pepperoncini, sliced
    100g or 1 3/4c oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, sliced
    60g or 1/2 of a med red bell pepper, diced small
    60g or 1/4lb Genoa salami, sliced
    75g or 3/4c grated parmesan
    Add water and salt to med-lrg saucepan and bring to boil. Add pasta and boil for about 11-12min or until tender. Drain. Add vinegar and olive oil to drained pasta, stir, and allow to cool to room temp. Add dressing, mozz, olives, pepperoncini, sun dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, salami, and grated parm. Stir to combine and add additional dressing, parm, and/or salt to taste, if needed.
    BMAN'S ITALIAN DRESSING
    Add the following into a high-sided container, blend with immersion blender and slowly stream in 200g or 1c neutral oil (light colored olive oil, canola, grapeseed, etc)
    25g red wine vinegar
    45g or or 2 tbsp white distilled vinegar
    20g or 1/3c red onion, rinsed
    1 garlic clove
    15g or 1/8-1/4 of a red bell pepper
    25g 1 1/2tbsp grainy mustard
    15g or 1 1/4tbsp sugar
    5g 3/4-1tsp salt
    1/4 tsp each of: oregano, basil, black pepper, and chili flake
    #pastasalad #bestpastasalad #macaronisalad
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  • @daderall
    @daderall 2 роки тому +1152

    When you said "eat it by the pool" I thought that was a recommended serving size.

    • @proprietarycurez8463
      @proprietarycurez8463 2 роки тому +17

      lol

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +225

      “I’ll have one pool of the creamy and a hot tub or two of the pesto”

    • @daderall
      @daderall 2 роки тому +15

      @@BrianLagerstrom just be mindful of the sodium levels if its going to be in the hottub

    • @briananderson6603
      @briananderson6603 2 роки тому +2

      No one's judging... lol :D

    • @susant700
      @susant700 2 роки тому

      😊
      Hee hee ( eat it by the pool ) fun comment

  • @Lydia-sq3mh
    @Lydia-sq3mh 2 роки тому +6378

    “2,25% is the perfect ratio”. Me, who never measures anything when cooking and does everything by feeling: …Noted 😀

    • @gazhawks7214
      @gazhawks7214 2 роки тому +88

      Lol, I do exactly the same thing I don't even own anything to measure with

    • @fromtheashbandofficial
      @fromtheashbandofficial 2 роки тому +52

      Same, which is why I've always avoided baking until now lol

    • @carolynbares7643
      @carolynbares7643 2 роки тому +14

      Can you explain why you measure solids and liquids , in grams, as opposed to milliliters for the liquids and grams for the solids?

    • @fromtheashbandofficial
      @fromtheashbandofficial 2 роки тому +44

      @@carolynbares7643 measuring by weight as opposed to volume is a more accurate way to measure in general.

    • @denishabrown4034
      @denishabrown4034 2 роки тому +19

      I was going to say the same thing! What the heck is 2.25 percent grams. Pass!

  • @snedie
    @snedie 10 місяців тому +249

    0:23 creamy macaroni salad
    6:10 pesto pasta salad
    9:20 moms style/Italian style

    • @JambAndSee
      @JambAndSee 8 місяців тому +2

      Love your work!

    • @seraph511
      @seraph511 7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for the table of contents!

    • @JudithStander
      @JudithStander 5 місяців тому +1

      Creamy macaroni salad

    • @m53goldsmith
      @m53goldsmith 4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the bookmarks!

    • @mazymonroe8749
      @mazymonroe8749 3 місяці тому

      Never ever would I 'blow' on a (shared) food dish to cool it 😮😱🙄

  • @luciabreccia1901
    @luciabreccia1901 Рік тому +793

    I just made the last salad, it is INCREDIBLE. Even if you don't like cold foods I promise you this will blow your mind. Amazingly good. One of those recipes to write down and cook all your life.

    • @yenny.v
      @yenny.v Рік тому +1

      Salt is added until the water boils😊

    • @viapatel4961
      @viapatel4961 Рік тому

      Which one was your favourite

    • @doodadsdandy
      @doodadsdandy 11 місяців тому

      would you still recommend without the olives?

    • @dedet8827
      @dedet8827 10 місяців тому

      @@doodadsdandy of course

    • @Violett_Ginn
      @Violett_Ginn 10 місяців тому +1

      You can also cherry tomatoes instead of sun dried or lunch pepperonis instead of salami. Also bow tie pasta as well.

  • @angeliet.4756
    @angeliet.4756 2 роки тому +1375

    I love the fact that there are small recipes within the recipe
    Like the homemade mayo or the bacon. Love it

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +60

      Glad you like that!

    • @danielle8358
      @danielle8358 2 роки тому +9

      I thought the same thing

    • @Lisa-ep5hk
      @Lisa-ep5hk Рік тому +7

      Hehe..recipe*inception♡♡

    • @mlt6322
      @mlt6322 Рік тому +2

      @@BrianLagerstrom Do a video on anti-pasta, I get tired of arguing with deli counters selling what they call anti-pasta and it's full of pasta. That's like selling Greek olive salad with macaroni as filler. Or stores having fathers day sales selling foot long hot dogs without rolls to match and they tell you just cut them in half, kind of defeats the reason for buying foot long dogs and chili.

    • @ray1513
      @ray1513 Рік тому +1

      I don’t

  • @ThyAsianMan
    @ThyAsianMan 2 роки тому +894

    The Italian dressing is hands down the best pasta salad dressing I’ve made, and I’ve tried out a bunch. It’s emulsified, has incredible color, and is so simple. Thank you!

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +26

      Thanks for trying Tom!

    • @IWantToKnow2
      @IWantToKnow2 2 роки тому +7

      I love sweet Italian dressing myself - i use splenda so no carbs

    • @lenoregorman4688
      @lenoregorman4688 2 роки тому +6

      I like to use ranch dressing

    • @5fold1purpose
      @5fold1purpose 2 роки тому +8

      You lost me when you took a bite and the stuck the spoon back in the macaroni salad :-(

    • @sukioki6983
      @sukioki6983 2 роки тому +51

      @@5fold1purpose He's making a video... Not giving it to people

  • @crazynerdygirl
    @crazynerdygirl Рік тому +230

    Made the pesto pasta salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Had people text me after the party saying they couldn’t believe how good the pesto was. Thanks for the recipe and inspiration!

    • @reasbey
      @reasbey 11 місяців тому +9

      I really want to try that one myself. Thanks for the feedback!

    • @zarah2856
      @zarah2856 10 місяців тому +1

      Hi, what temperature and how long did you toast the pinenuts?

    • @crazynerdygirl
      @crazynerdygirl 10 місяців тому +4

      @@zarah2856 I used walnuts and didn’t toast it

    • @crazynerdygirl
      @crazynerdygirl 7 місяців тому +5

      An update, I made the pesto pasta again and froze leftovers. After defrosting the frozen leftovers, I heated it up and served hot. It was good hot too!

    • @Puribu
      @Puribu 4 місяці тому

      Did you serve it at room temp or cold? I'm considering cooling the pasta in the fridge for a few hours before assembling.

  • @loishill110
    @loishill110 Рік тому +56

    I cannot imagine anyone NOT liking pasta salad! Great looking salads you made! Inspiring to say the least!

  • @GodlessGerman
    @GodlessGerman 2 роки тому +310

    Pasta Salad are like THE most common thing here in Germany when it comes to sidedishes for BBQs. Still learned new tricks, tho. I already tried two of the recipes and they were amazing

    • @cebrady
      @cebrady 2 роки тому +3

      Curious if any of these 3 styles are uncommon over there? Americans stereotype the 'German Potato Salad' as it's literally containered with that name in many grocery stores here.
      I also feel like pasta salad is a common "must have" at BBQs here too, but it also changes depending on the region of the country pretty heavily.

    • @magsimags
      @magsimags 2 роки тому +14

      @@cebrady austrian not german here but i feel like when it comes to pasta salads we tend to use ham more than bacon and sour cream/joghurt more than mayo. but there are definite regional and family differences. speaking of regional differences, potato salads are different depending on where in germany you get it. in the south, the bavarian style (that i grew up with) just uses a simple oil & vingear dressing rather than mayo or any other dairy
      the pesto salad is definitely something i've seen here

    • @hofnarf
      @hofnarf 2 роки тому +6

      Fellow German here. I argree. We have SO many good pasta salad recipes here that I thought: if this guy only had 3 good recipes until now I feel really sorry for him. 🥺

    • @Skrzacik
      @Skrzacik 2 роки тому +2

      I'm Polish and we're the same :D Pasta salads are tasty and filling, great for a pack lunch, and they almost never get boring, so many ways to make them...

    • @williamallen2830
      @williamallen2830 2 роки тому

      @@cebrady o

  • @susangarland6869
    @susangarland6869 2 роки тому +373

    That cherry tomato slicing technique! One of the best cooking tips I've ever seen.

    • @seanswinton6242
      @seanswinton6242 2 роки тому +7

      Agree. Makes my sauteed tomatos and panzanella salad prep much quicker.

    • @woman4163
      @woman4163 2 роки тому +1

      It is terrifying to me. I don't trust myself enough to do that.

    • @2JobsStillPoorUSA
      @2JobsStillPoorUSA 2 роки тому +2

      @@woman4163 it just takes practice. Taste as you cook a lot. You can do it

    • @woman4163
      @woman4163 2 роки тому

      @@2JobsStillPoorUSA oh I cook everyday a couple times a day lol we'll see I'll try it I'll try it

    • @kellyanneshereck1421
      @kellyanneshereck1421 2 роки тому

      Forgive me, somehow I missed that. Where is the technique mentioned?

  • @SightedMoth
    @SightedMoth Рік тому +178

    I’m not a huge pasta salad guy but when I saw the pesto pasta salad I knew it was something I wanted to see made. It’s super simple and has everything I like in it, so I’ll definitely try it sometime

  • @bishopsdad
    @bishopsdad Рік тому +107

    Brian.
    The Mom’s pasta/ deli style pasta salad is my favorite recipe for this year from the internet. I made it for a BBQ this past weekend. It is a perfect balance of sweet-N-salty. My two friends who are serious foodies raves about it and begged for the recipe. Not only did I share the recipe I think they are both going to start following your channel.
    Thank you for the amazing recipe and inspiring me to do more “homemade” delicious food. I cannot wait to try more of your recipes.

  • @brettmoore6781
    @brettmoore6781 2 роки тому +87

    I've made all three of these and they are BYFAR the most incredible pasta salads I've ever had/made. You're the king of sauces, Bri.

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +6

      Woo! Thanks Brett!

    • @juf9055
      @juf9055 Рік тому +4

      which one’s your fav?

    • @brettmoore6781
      @brettmoore6781 Рік тому +4

      @@juf9055 gotta be the mom's/deli style one. It's so incredible

  • @emmamajoros7939
    @emmamajoros7939 2 роки тому +75

    “If you don’t have a shallot try red onion”
    Me, who has none of the ingredients listed in the video: ✍🏻red✍🏻onion✍🏻is✍🏻good

    • @Flippokid
      @Flippokid 2 роки тому +3

      The difference is enough to go for shallots if you can afford them, but not enough to miss it when you go for red onion.

  • @yrallthehandlesiwanttaken
    @yrallthehandlesiwanttaken Місяць тому +1

    Omg to all Americans as someone who lives in the uk near Worcestershire … ITS PRONOUNCED
    Wuh-stuh-sher
    GREAT recipes best pasta salad I’ve ever had especially the last one

  • @mattcero1
    @mattcero1 22 хвилини тому

    "Totally Hoosier" I freaking love it!

  • @MrRosiesfavorites
    @MrRosiesfavorites Рік тому +29

    all look great. three recipes in 12 minutes. no long drawn out explanations. just straight up and to the point.

  • @keithwall1719
    @keithwall1719 2 роки тому +197

    Pasta salad!?! Amazing. This channel will become immortalized in the public record as the definitive no nonsense standard for key recipes. Information dense, no fluff, no bs, just get it done right. Thank you sir!

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +18

      Thanks man that’s exactly what I’m going for

    • @kumottakun6089
      @kumottakun6089 Рік тому

      The macaroni salad has been a staple food every christmas season in the Philippines for decades. It's not groundbreaking as he's making it out to be. His recipe is very similar to he filipino version but it typically includes shredded boiled chicken breasts(not bacon), pineapple tidbits, raisins, cheese, and peanut/cashew.

  • @yanasmith6813
    @yanasmith6813 Рік тому +46

    Made the pesto and deli salad for my sister's baby shower, both were a hit! Thank you Bri, the flavors were spot on!

    • @zarah2856
      @zarah2856 10 місяців тому

      How did you toast the pinenuts? Thanks

    • @muaazbassa
      @muaazbassa 9 місяців тому

      How many people does it serve?

    • @Marcel_Audubon
      @Marcel_Audubon 2 місяці тому

      musta been some wild party if the pasta salad was "a hit"

  • @jkjk2able
    @jkjk2able Рік тому +49

    I made the creamy pasta salad as well as the Italian pasta salad and I must say that it taste incredible!!! I am a vegetarian and I have some vegans in my family so I made a vegetarian and a vegan version and it was amazing even without the meats. This is my go to pasta salad now, when it’s done it leaves you craving for more. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us! 🥰

    • @olag.103
      @olag.103 Рік тому +1

      Did you changed mozzarella and parmesan for something in this recipes to make it vegan?

    • @ghialumia9425
      @ghialumia9425 Рік тому +1

      @@olag.103 For saltiness olives work pretty well, and there is vegan parmesan but if you want you can also use seasoned breadcrumbs mixed with nutritional yeast! For mozzarella some well made tofu might work! I'm also working on my veg options over here! Bon appetit!

    • @barbrothers2
      @barbrothers2 Рік тому

      i don't even want to know what the vegan dressing was like for the first one, yuck

    • @natalielopez5328
      @natalielopez5328 Рік тому

      What did you substitute the bacon and salami with?

    • @barbrothers2
      @barbrothers2 10 місяців тому

      @@handlenot030 i just don't think you should follow recipes if you're going to completely butcher them because you're not going to get anything close to the same outcome. i have no issues with vegetarianism but veganism is a bastardization of food. they should stick to their own weirdo recipes because the vegan version is not going to be anything like the real version. you're either omitting a lot of necessary components or replacing them with disgusting substitutes, don't know which is worse. there are channels specifically for vegan cooking. this channel is for people who love food in all its glory and don't change it into something disgusting because of some dumb idea like veganism.

  • @livcarter88
    @livcarter88 2 роки тому +207

    I tried to make the creamy pasta salad tonight. I was sceptical that I had the skills necessary to make my own mayo but this recipe is flawless and so easy. Highly recommended!!

  • @rosaruiz4591
    @rosaruiz4591 2 роки тому +65

    I made the pesto pasta for my cousins birthday last weekend. It was a little tricky because she doesn’t have a food processor so I had to use a nutribullet. I made it with walnuts because I couldn’t find pine nuts. It was really delicious, everyone liked it! I made a large batch and almost all of it was gone, the rest people took home. Thanks for the recipe I can’t wait to try the Italian pasta next 😊💙

    • @ninascarpa6752
      @ninascarpa6752 Рік тому +3

      Usually when I’m out of pine nuts, I use cashews in my pesto! I would highly recommend it; it turns out really yummy. I’ll have to try walnuts next time :)

    • @allie7514
      @allie7514 Рік тому +1

      @@ninascarpa6752 you can also use toasted pumpkin seeds if you want to make it nut free

  • @atelier142.creations
    @atelier142.creations 4 місяці тому +3

    I just came across your videos and first of all I truly love how it looks clean without looking so staged, more like Home cooking but at the same time restaurant quality cooking. I’ll definitely be trying your recipes, thank you for sharing. Greetings from canada 🇨🇦🙏

  • @pezboy715
    @pezboy715 Рік тому +15

    I make a similar pesto pasta salad! Highly recommend adding asparagus when it’s in season, blanched and chopped into similar sized pieces as everything else.

  • @rozchristopherson648
    @rozchristopherson648 2 роки тому +141

    I'm 60 and I learned more tips about pasta salads here than I've ever learned elsewhere. I'm vegan so I'll tweak these salads a little. Thank you

    • @Fdeubcfhbbjhfd
      @Fdeubcfhbbjhfd 2 роки тому +3

      How do you know a vegetarian from a non-vegetarian?
      Don’t worry... the vegetarian will let you know!!!

    • @Ceyanaven
      @Ceyanaven 2 роки тому +8

      @@Fdeubcfhbbjhfd Yes maybe, but the difference between a vegan and vegetarian, is like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @njparkway
      @njparkway Рік тому

      right? he makes them so simple and approachable that it's super easy to substitute stuff in!! this is the first video i've seen from him but i like him already

    • @rozchristopherson648
      @rozchristopherson648 Рік тому

      @@njparkway Yes. I loved these easy to make salads. They came out perfectly. I'm a new subbie and I shared these recipes on Facebook. Great channel.

    • @rozchristopherson648
      @rozchristopherson648 Рік тому

      @@Fdeubcfhbbjhfd Wrong. Your heart and arteries will let you know in about 60-70 years.

  • @Opusss
    @Opusss 2 роки тому +71

    I love mac salad, it's a summer staple for me. I like to use celery salt in mine even with actual celery in the salad. Also radishes hold up nicely in mac salad.

  • @josefinaj
    @josefinaj Рік тому +7

    the second pasta recipe was amazing, it looks fresh, easy and tasty. I think I'll try

  • @edwardstevensjr9506
    @edwardstevensjr9506 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Brian for sharing all these pasta salads with us they looked great God Bless you and your family

  • @baldu5672
    @baldu5672 2 роки тому +312

    First time I see that a chef actually seasons his dishes with genuine amount of salt, Parmesan etc and that is real cooking. When most of videos presents just pinch of salt or paprika or whatever I know straight away that it won't be seasoned enough!

    • @adrianaferrari9012
      @adrianaferrari9012 2 роки тому +1

      Si chiama parmigiano reggiano o padano il parmisan non esiste e' una brutta copia saluti

    • @baldu5672
      @baldu5672 2 роки тому +4

      @@adrianaferrari9012 Ale w Polsce mówimy na to parmezan, a akurat polski język bardzo szanuje język włoski, mówimy: cebula, pomidor i do naszych scarpe zakładamy skarpety :) pozdrawiam!

    • @adrianaferrari9012
      @adrianaferrari9012 2 роки тому +1

      @@baldu5672 non capisco la tua lingua comunque si chiama parmigiano parmisan e' altra cosa ciaooooo

    • @MaryAnnMsbl34
      @MaryAnnMsbl34 2 роки тому

      I always put salt in my pasta water.

    • @mixmotion603
      @mixmotion603 2 роки тому +1

      @@baldu5672 kocham 😂

  • @LilRedHeidiHood
    @LilRedHeidiHood 2 роки тому +365

    I’m drooling 🤤 pasta is life

  • @jom9049
    @jom9049 Рік тому +1

    Brian, thank you for helping me add some new weekly meals (both the potato salads & pasta salads). I find you fun to "hang out" with and I will cook alongside you while playing the episode on my device. I appreciate you make things that the average person could tackle. I made all three salads, and all were just so yum. You are right! Fresh tomatoes make a difference in the pesto salad, a great summer classic.

  • @punkrocker80456
    @punkrocker80456 11 місяців тому +4

    I loved your macaroni salad recipe! It was delicious. I'm definitely making it again for my family's BBQ!

  • @msr1116
    @msr1116 2 роки тому +45

    The Mom-Deli salad, minus the pasta, makes for a delicious sandwich filling inside a pita pocket. Herbed, oil-packed sun dried tomatoes are easy and cheaper to make at home. Be sure to use dried herbs bec fresh ones go moldy after some time. The flavored oil is good too, so don't toss it.

  • @wilnil
    @wilnil 2 роки тому +53

    Pasta sallad always has a special place in my heart since my mom always made/makes it for eating on road trips :D
    100% will try those!

  • @dslivelocalrockstarsmactmu3529
    @dslivelocalrockstarsmactmu3529 11 місяців тому

    Best instructor ever 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks so very much for making each one so simple ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @annsmith7207
    @annsmith7207 Рік тому +9

    I use the rotini as the pasta in the Pasta and Pesto recipe because the ridges in the rotini absorb the pesto and gives it even more flavor! Just a suggestion! Thanks for the vinegar suggestion - will be doing that going forward!

  • @ln1051
    @ln1051 2 роки тому +33

    Your videos are incredibly informative, your instructions are easy to follow however also contain pro tips, for example the perfect water to salt ratio or the fact that cold food needs more salt than warm food. One can tell that you have a lot of knowledge and experience in cookin. Thank you very much for the quality content! Best regards from Germany

  • @mahareslan641
    @mahareslan641 2 роки тому +16

    We appreciate that you show also the dressing preparation 🙌 love the tips too ! Thx for these fresh recipes .

  • @NN-om2qv
    @NN-om2qv Рік тому

    I'm so impressed with your using actual measurements. Thx.

  • @VeganonaBudget
    @VeganonaBudget 8 місяців тому +3

    Wow, these pasta salads are an absolute game-changer! 😍🍝 I never thought you could pack so much flavor and goodness without breaking the bank. Definitely trying these for my next plant-based meal prep. Thanks for the mouthwatering inspiration! 🌱💚

  • @aigoochamnaa
    @aigoochamnaa 2 роки тому +25

    The 3rd pasta salad is my style of pasta salad! I tried a similar variation with Gouda. It was amazing.
    And yes, 1:1 is the correct ration for any pasta salad!!! Thank you for mentioning that!

  • @kennym1528
    @kennym1528 2 роки тому +42

    Dude, I made the deli pasta salad, and it’s freeking amazing! Yes I added a little more parm, salt amount was perfect. The dressing is equally great, will use it for other salads etc. I love that you use grams for measurements it so easy with a scale and always spot on. Cheers, Bro

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much for trying Kenny, really glad it worked for you

  • @M0odyBlue
    @M0odyBlue Рік тому +2

    These recipes look amazing and I will definitely be trying them. Loved the “Moms and Grandmoms throwing down with the yellow cheese.” Great visual!

  • @carolinem1698
    @carolinem1698 Рік тому +3

    “I double dip at home. And I’m not going to apologize.” LOVE it!!!

  • @djamelhamdia134
    @djamelhamdia134 2 роки тому +25

    And suddenly, Thursday is my favorite day of the week!
    Thank you Bri.

  • @kauffrau6764
    @kauffrau6764 2 роки тому +24

    I chose your pasta salad video because I liked your bread - one dough, three ways - video so much. What I like about this is
    explicit, clear directions, and you don't waste our time with non-essentials. Can't wait to try these recipes!

  • @denisevulliet7332
    @denisevulliet7332 Рік тому

    I love the Mac salad I have two friends who tried it and they both asked for the recipe which I happily shared. Thank you.

  • @madcitywendy
    @madcitywendy 11 місяців тому

    Wow, appreciate the important details in your recipes. Will be trying all of these.

  • @MeliLeani
    @MeliLeani 2 роки тому +57

    My mom literally makes the mom pasta salad 😂 she’s been making it since the 90’s & STILL makes it for family parties & im not mad about it!

  • @benicio1967
    @benicio1967 Рік тому +8

    This was such a welcome sight to see. I love macaroni salads so much and haven’t been able to find good recipes. These truly look great!

  • @jodi9295
    @jodi9295 Рік тому

    I love your hack to cut cherry tomatoes! great idea! going to try the pesto noodle salad. looks amazing

  • @teedonnae8328
    @teedonnae8328 10 місяців тому

    Welcome back hope you enjoyed Italy. Love this easy receipt.

  • @LifeAdviceSite
    @LifeAdviceSite 2 роки тому +10

    I FULLY respect pasta salad. 🥰 I like to add a scoop on top of my garden salad, and I’m always on the lookout for a new one!

  • @ceejtantengco
    @ceejtantengco 2 роки тому +7

    Thanks for keeping it real with the double dip! We all do it lol. Great pasta salad ideas, gotta try them this weekend!

  • @kalapitas9365
    @kalapitas9365 3 місяці тому +1

    I just made the creamy dressing for a tuna pasta salad. It is AMAZING! I don't like using commercially prepared mayonnaise, so this recipe is great because I used a healthier oil and the dressing was free of questionable ingredients. Thank you for doing the leg work and creating such great recipes! You are a true gem!!!

  • @MissKanaide
    @MissKanaide Рік тому +12

    Wanted to say thank you for the recipes. Started my ADHD meds a couple of months ago and eating hasn't always been my top priority at work. I made the first pasta salad to take with me for lunch tomorrow and I actually had to stop myself after tasting, otherwise it would have been gone already :)

    • @librajedi
      @librajedi Рік тому +1

      0:00 put frozen tater tot in mouth
      0:16 outside pieces of tater tot are flaking off fully saturated in saliva. The flavor at this point is reminiscent of freezer burnt fish sticks 👌
      0:40 larger chunks have formed and flaked off and now it's just one smooth frozen potato chilling frigidly on the inside of my cheek. At this stage we're gonna rate the flavor a .04 out of 10. This is not tasty.
      4:38 after numerous attempts to bite this frozen hobbit potatoe into smaller pieces, I've decided based on the merit of photosynthesis and pyrokenosis to spit this out but thanks for sticking around. Bye for now.

  • @whitney3258
    @whitney3258 2 роки тому +11

    I've actually been experimenting with pasta salad lately. It's great to keep in the fridge for a few days & use as a quick side when making my 11 month old lunch.
    I'm definitely going to try some of these.

  • @danielkbishop
    @danielkbishop 2 роки тому +7

    Multiple elevated takes on common dishes is my favorite format! Great way to ensure more viewers leave inspired with something they'll use. Thanks!

  • @MrL1O1V1E1
    @MrL1O1V1E1 6 місяців тому

    That vinegar and oil trick after boiling is amazing thank you.

  • @ask230
    @ask230 Рік тому +2

    1 and 3 are my jam. Can't wait to make your perfected versions.

  • @dianabonisch605
    @dianabonisch605 2 роки тому +2

    Love this guy - fast, articulate, efficient - fabulous 🤗

  • @scratchinmagician5523
    @scratchinmagician5523 2 роки тому +10

    I’ve been going back and forth between some sides to make for a party this weekend. Pasta salad wasn’t on my radar at all but just bought everything for the pesto one. Stoked to make it!

  • @darrenchichester9777
    @darrenchichester9777 Рік тому +1

    You are so brilliant. Love love love your production style. Glad I stumbled on your channel!

  • @remarkable4995
    @remarkable4995 2 місяці тому

    I'm looking forward to trying this!

  • @ChrisMezzolesta
    @ChrisMezzolesta 2 роки тому +6

    Dude. The Italian dressing recipe. F'n incredible. For part of the oil amount I used the oil my wife had previously kept our gas-burner-roasted red peppers in, and made it up with canola & avocado. Used it over a steak salad, got raves from the wife & parents. Nearly drank the leftover dressing - no wait, I did. My wife made the pesto & macaroni salads last weekend already, including the mayo. Stellar.

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +1

      So glad! This Italian dressing recipe is WELL tested. I designed it for a pizza resto I was chef at

  • @bobcarn
    @bobcarn 2 роки тому +21

    Fresh Dill! I make pasta salad with my own recipe (it's atypical), and dill plays a strong part (along with some other salads I make). I can't believe how many recipes I go through before I see someone using dill. It's one of my staples.

    • @AmethystDew
      @AmethystDew Рік тому +2

      It is the most beautiful herb.

  • @marytanner1257
    @marytanner1257 11 місяців тому +3

    The pesto pasta salad looks amazing. I can't wait to make it.

  • @funnyliketoys7683
    @funnyliketoys7683 6 місяців тому

    Best pasta salad instructions given

  • @viciousonev4697
    @viciousonev4697 2 роки тому +6

    I love the simplicity of the background makes me concentrate on the task at hand. I have been wanting to try this butcher box.

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +1

      I think the promo is hot dogs and burgers instead of lobsters right now. Thanks for watching

    • @caranguejo2269
      @caranguejo2269 2 роки тому +3

      background was confusing to me, this is my first time watching this channel and it looks like this guys is cooking on Joshua Weissman's kitchen

  • @SearchHomepage
    @SearchHomepage 2 роки тому +13

    As a first gen American (Italian parents) we never ate pasta salad. I never liked it when I went to American family BBQ or catered events. The swimming in dressing and lack of flavor always let me down. These look great . Will try!

  • @simonneslezak4540
    @simonneslezak4540 10 місяців тому

    I'm going to try the first one with the ingredients that I have on hand. Thanks for the tips

  • @kahalaoshiro6042
    @kahalaoshiro6042 9 місяців тому

    Wow! Can't wait to make these pasta salads! You are an amazing teacher!🤩

  • @50sKid
    @50sKid 2 роки тому +757

    Nice tip on cold oil for the pesto -- I learned something! You know what I was thinking for future video ideas? How have you not done a bagel video yet?

    • @dpelland66
      @dpelland66 2 роки тому +20

      I second the bagel suggestion.

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +107

      It will be happening. I need a week with a lil extra time to get it done right

    • @50sKid
      @50sKid 2 роки тому +2

      @@BrianLagerstrom Word

    • @lindagauna8306
      @lindagauna8306 2 роки тому +3

      I is

    • @marg233
      @marg233 2 роки тому +2

      I agree yet turned off by miracle whip

  • @tiarawillis5677
    @tiarawillis5677 2 роки тому +5

    Great choice of recipes for the week. You always come through with something that doesn't get that much love to something amazing!

  • @hjyguyful
    @hjyguyful 10 місяців тому +1

    I made the third one, the classic mom's salad and it was totally worth the effort. I had to go get an immersion mixer for the sauce. I made a lot to keep in the fridge and eat for a few days. Added some cabbage I had for some extra crunchiness just to the serving portion for today. Best salad I ever made. I was always an italian dressing person.

  • @leoniekoning1005
    @leoniekoning1005 Рік тому

    When I make a pesto pasta salad I also often add the pinenuts whole into the salad for an added texture and sometimes some smoked chicken which (in my humble opinion) just adds another level of taste! Makes it great for a BBQ setting.

  • @alicemac89
    @alicemac89 2 роки тому +5

    I just got an immersion blender for Christmas, and I love a good pasta salad, so I feel as if I were fated to see this. Can't wait to try them all!

    • @Lwah0812
      @Lwah0812 Рік тому

      I had an immersion blender on my list and yay, my husband got it for me… definitely going to use it soon!

  • @juliasue9539
    @juliasue9539 9 місяців тому +4

    Made the macaroni salad and it was FANTASTIC! I made extra for the next day but there was none left. Thanks for the recipe.

  • @gd-mn2yw
    @gd-mn2yw 9 місяців тому +1

    Brian, that 3rd salad recipe is killer! Made it per spec, dressed the pasta to taste (i.e. not the whole batch of dressing) and it was the best version of that kind of salad I've ever had. Thanks for the recipe!

  • @maryjoclark5167
    @maryjoclark5167 10 місяців тому

    Love love your show and your style!

  • @kilroyscarnivalfl
    @kilroyscarnivalfl 2 роки тому +2

    Made the deli style pasta salad on Monday. Only I had forgotten I’d used up the jarred sun dried tomatoes. I subbed some dry-packed smoked sun dried tomatoes, after a quick hot water soak and drain. Wow, did that take this in a smoky direction. With that and the salami, this was definitely a heartier tasting salad.

  • @pausemental
    @pausemental 9 місяців тому

    That tomato cutting trick was clever!!!!!Ty❤🎉

  • @AdrienneLawley
    @AdrienneLawley Рік тому

    I loved this video, especially the tips on cooking pasta

  • @RT-vw6yw
    @RT-vw6yw 2 роки тому +13

    Yum! I also like this version: Chop finely one orange and one yellow bell pepper along with one stalk of celery. Chop two carrots in the same way, but boil them for 15 minutes after. Combine all chopped veggies with a box of cooked mac, three tablespoons of Duke's mayo, two tablespoons of sugar, and salt/pepper to taste.

    • @SynnJynn
      @SynnJynn 2 роки тому

      Duke's mayo!!! Miss it :c Can't find it up here in Idaho 😭

  • @stevelovich6396
    @stevelovich6396 2 роки тому +20

    Bri
    I continue to recommend your site to friends.
    They all call me back with rave reviews,
    Wish you all the best and keep it going

  • @sonanikooi
    @sonanikooi Рік тому

    I loved all of these pastas.

  • @mithrility1285
    @mithrility1285 Рік тому

    wow i love the extra information about why certain things are done

  • @devinmartin3673
    @devinmartin3673 Рік тому +14

    Hey Bri! I made the pesto pasta salad for a family get together today. It was great! I think in particular that this pesto recipe (I used walnuts) is a very versatile recipe that could be taken in so many directions. I eyeballed the vinegar, and I think I didn't add enough. It just didn't quite have that tang, so it tasted a bit more like a cold pesto pasta dish, but was still amazing! I think I'll go heavier on the vinegar and maybe add a bit of extra lemon juice to finish it off next time. Amazing!

    • @zarah2856
      @zarah2856 10 місяців тому

      Hello, please explain how you toasted the pine nuts, thanks

  • @powderriverfarrier
    @powderriverfarrier 2 роки тому +251

    Be forewarned ... if Brian says something's going to taste good you can take that to the bank. Used his recommendation for canned tomatoes and ended up making the best pasta sauce; like so good it'd make you want to slap your grandmother. Way to go Brian.

    • @BrianLagerstrom
      @BrianLagerstrom  2 роки тому +7

      Thanks 🙏 👌✌️✌️

    • @FoolOfATuque
      @FoolOfATuque 2 роки тому +3

      I made his Detroit pizza last night. I haven’t made his pasta sauce, but Alton Brown’s is amazing. Herbed oil, canned tomatoes, and anchovies. Man is it good!

    • @beinerthchitivamachado874
      @beinerthchitivamachado874 2 роки тому +4

      Brian's legit. His pizza vids helped me make the best Pizza I've ever had.

    • @lilly_koii
      @lilly_koii 2 роки тому +2

      I make his roasted chicken recipe like once a week, every recipe from him has been amazing

    • @beberivera7011
      @beberivera7011 2 роки тому +6

      Oh no! Please don't slap Nana!🥺😋

  • @CriticalTechReviews
    @CriticalTechReviews Рік тому

    I love your videos so much, your presentation style is fun and pretty light on fluff, and you assume I have appliances yet am also sort of new to cooking. It's nice to see videos aimed at newbies that don't assume I own nothing. Cooking with nothing is harder and cooking is already hard, of course I bought appliances before trying to learn!

  • @tammyhoushour8070
    @tammyhoushour8070 Рік тому

    Thank you for the recipes and the cool and fast way to cut the small tomatoes in half.

  • @Hero69
    @Hero69 2 роки тому +48

    The kitchen looks like Joshua Weissman' s kitchen, and so does the video style.
    I'm new to the channel, and loved the vid. GGs

    • @dotakingsurf
      @dotakingsurf 2 роки тому +5

      Yes. Is almost the same

    • @Prism_Angel
      @Prism_Angel 2 роки тому +5

      I THOUGHT THE EXACTLY SAME THING! XD

    • @mynameispartypoison
      @mynameispartypoison 2 роки тому +3

      clicked on it because I thought it was one of his videos, actually,,,,

    • @oliviergagnon4130
      @oliviergagnon4130 2 роки тому +2

      Clicked because I thought that Joshua had a guest...

  • @thescranline
    @thescranline 2 роки тому +151

    Lighting and overall leek looks great Brian! Three amazing recipes with great tips!

  • @luga718
    @luga718 Рік тому

    Perfect for summer!💕

  • @spqr0a1
    @spqr0a1 Місяць тому

    The deli style is a hit! I've made variations on it a dozen times since this video posted.
    My favorite is swapping the parmesan for feta and adding a bit of minced parsley for color.
    Thanks for the recipe, it'll stay in regular rotation here for a long time to come!

  • @knarf146
    @knarf146 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Brian, I made your creamy pasta salad for a party of 8 during a skiing holiday in Kirchberg Austria. It was a big hit and was asked for the recipe. I referred to your website of course as you are the best.

  • @abbysmile7405
    @abbysmile7405 2 роки тому +2

    Just made & tried the first creamy pasta salad, all I gotta say is yum. My sister & I ate the dressing off the spoon. I will try the pesto next week and the italian one the week after!!

  • @JenniferLLoLo
    @JenniferLLoLo Рік тому

    Thanks so much for sharing these recipes!! I’m going to try all of them

  • @nmikara5545
    @nmikara5545 Рік тому

    i love the intertwined recipes thank you!!!!!!!!!!

  • @BrandiWL
    @BrandiWL 2 роки тому +48

    The creamy mayonnaise dressing was so so good. I did tweak it for my family and left out the sugar dijon and garlic. I can't eat garlic since covid f'd up my senses of taste and smell and my boyfriend from another country isn't accustomed to so much sugar in his diet like American food often has. I just didn't have dijon mustard. Ha and I used almost all of the oil but my emulsion blender as you call it (I never knew what it was called) went out at the end of the process. Thanks so much. Look forward to trying the other pasta salads and your chicken parm (tomorrow night's supper) and when I buy vodka it is ON.

    • @ryangarvey8207
      @ryangarvey8207 2 роки тому +1

      did it emulsify without the mustard?

    • @BrandiWL
      @BrandiWL 2 роки тому

      @@ryangarvey8207 yes it did.

    • @healthfitness4772
      @healthfitness4772 2 роки тому +2

      It should be called an immersion blender not emulsion

    • @BrandiWL
      @BrandiWL 2 роки тому

      @@healthfitness4772 thanks