Betty's Version of Merrick Inn's Pasta Salad

[cecyck1]

Looks delicious!!!

[happy002]

Hi Betty! I made it for a recent picnic and it was a hit! It was nice and light and had loads of flavour. I added chopped up roasted peppers to it and it was amazing! Thanks Betty!

[bettyskitchen]

@happy002 Thanks for the great feedback! I love the idea of adding roasted peppers!

--Betty :)

[aglanceatmyworld]

I'm not really big on cold pasta salads, but it looks really good :)

[bettyskitchen]

@aglanceatmyworld Thanks for your sweet commen! (Pasta salads aren't my favorites, either, but they are popular with a lot of people.)

--Betty :)

[Poenut]

Looks yummy, as usual :) I'll have to try this for sure, as I have been wanting to try the tri-colored pasta. They do make some that is actually made out of veggies. I don't know if yours was or not, but it's supposed to be really healthy.

The only thing I was thinking of doing differently was maybe mixing together the mayo and Italian dressing before tossing. That might actually make a pretty good dressing for potatoes too now that I think about it! :) Anyhoo...keep 'em coming! :)

[bettyskitchen]

@Poenut Thanks for your lovely comment! That's a good idea about mixing the mayo and Italian dressing--and I think it would be good on potatoes, as well!

--Betty :)

[kadeedar15]

i tryed it it was so good>>>you are the best cook i now>>>THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECIPES!~~!!~!AND HEALTHY

[bettyskitchen]

@kadeedar15 Thanks for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it, Kadeedar!

--Betty :)

[kadeedar15]

@bettyskitchen u welcome~!~!~!~!~!

[elbacooks4u]

Very nicely done Betty, I just had some over the weekend.

God Bless,

Elba

[bettyskitchen]

@elbacooks4u Thanks for your lovely comment, Elba! I appreciate your feedback on my channel.

--Betty :)

[annettemint]

Ms. Betty are you going to do something special for your 1000th video?

[bettyskitchen]

@annettemint Yes, I hope it will be special!

--Betty :)

[skabibble]

Very nice Betty:) May I suggest what I use in my pasta salad for dressing? For a box of pasta, I use 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar. More of both if needed. I realize you were trying to recreate what you had at Merrick Inn, so just a suggestion. I always love your field trips.. maybe another farmers market trip this summer? My best to you and Rick, thanks for all the great videos!

[bettyskitchen]

@skabibble Thanks for your great comment and your suggestion for the proportion of oil and vinegar. I plan to go to the farmer's market soon!

--Betty :)

[jonineese]

Some of things things you say remind me so much of my mom. Like when you say "worth" behind a measurement. She's from Kentucky too so I'm guessing that's where it comes from but I love seeing the resemblance in the way you two talk.

Oh yea, and I guess we can't get Creamette pasta where we live anymore and she is just beside herself over it. haha!

[bettyskitchen]

@jonineese Thanks for your sweet comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[IanzGurrl]

betty, u always take such care in presenting ur dishes and i really appreciate that. the crystal bowl set u used (and i'm just guessing that it's crystal, lol) is just lovely! thank you for being so classy =)

[bettyskitchen]

@IanzGurrl Thank you for the lovely comment! I appreciate you so much!

--Betty :)

[BikerVincennes]

Should I be invvited once to taste it ?

[hannahbanana468]

man doesnt kentucky have HOT summers? it always is when i visit my family. ur house must b very air conditioned! : )

[bettyskitchen]

@hannahbanana468 Yes, Kentucky can get very hot during the summer! It was very cold last winter, too! We keep the air conditioner on during the summer, but just at a pleasant temperature.

--Betty :)

[FactDrugsAreBad]

You make all these yummy food and sweet treats. How you stay so fit?

[bettyskitchen]

@FactDrugsAreBad I only eat small portions. I am very strict about that!

--Betty :)

[29render]

@bettyskitchen 1 of my favorite dishes to make...the feta idea is great...i usually use extra sharp chedder...i will be making this today after work and i will add tomatoes...Thanks Betty and Rick!!

[freakylocz14]

Strawberries are cheap in my area right now. Any recipe suggestions?

[bettyskitchen]

@freakylocz14 I like to put strawberries in spinach salad with some bleu or feta cheese and caramelized pecans. Also, strawberries are great in trifles and parfaits.

--Betty :)

[PerfectINPink02]

this would be good with black olives 

[bettyskitchen]

@PerfectINPink02 Yes, black olives would be great!

--Betty  :)

[KissHope]

Oh no where is Ol Blue? I missed him in this video, has he gone on to a better place? I took the liberty a while back of naming your blue silicone spoon, love that thing. lol

[bettyskitchen]

@KissHope No, old blue is still around; I typically use that spoon for a salad like this. You'll probably see it in the next video!

--Betty :)

[mylifeinrome7]

u could do a segment once a week called food clones... just an idea :)

[bettyskitchen]

@mylifeinrome7 Yes, that would be interesting!

--Betty :)

[crazypoulada]

Hey Betty, i'm greek. You got greetings from Athens first of all. I like your recipe. If i were you though, i would add more feta, no mayo, and, trust me, i would add some diced tomato and black olives just to make it more greek. To make it more sophisticated, i would switch the olives with plack olive paste. To make it more tasty with a vibrant herb-taste, i would add dried thyme or oregano or capers. Kisses!

[bettyskitchen]

@crazypoulada That sounds delicious!--I will try it sometime. This time I was just trying to duplicate the salad I had on our restaurant visit!

--Betty :)

[TheKiwiCook]

Wow Betty great repelica haha you should do more food clones

[bettyskitchen]

@TheKiwiCook I do at least one every time we eat out at a restaurant in a video!

--Betty :)

[Earane100]

Great combination! I love rainbow pasta and feta cheese! Thanks Betty!

[bettyskitchen]

@Earane100 Thanks for your lovely comment!

--Betty :)

[Evercook71]

This looks so good and I love pasta salad...Chef EV

[bettyskitchen]

@Evercook71 Thanks for your nice comment!

--Betty  :)

[tempss]

Great recipe, Betty. Looks delicious!

[bettyskitchen]

@tempss Thanks!

--Betty :)

[maplepoon]

Hey Betty...

Did you guys get a new camera???

When you were mixing the pasta with the parsely the colors seem to have popped up...

So colorful!!

Kelvin

[bettyskitchen]

@maplepoon No, we used the same camera for this video. We do have a new camera, which we are learning how to use!

--Bettty :)

[Lisatruck]

I really should NOT watch your videos at night because they make me so hungry. Yummy!

[bettyskitchen]

@Lisatruck Thanks for the nice comment!

--Betty :)

[randomocity42o]

how close was it to the restaurant?

[bettyskitchen]

@randomocity42o Close in taste? Very close!

--Betty :)

[solve809]

looks great:)

[cesarbattistinim]

Hi Betty!

What about that hd camera you bought?

When are you going to start using it?

If you need help with anything just ask us in a video and you get the answer ; )

[bettyskitchen]

@cesarbattistinim Rick is still studying it and obtaining and studying accessories and editing software.

--Betty :)

[qualqui]

Oh yeah, a different and new way to eat pasta, as a SALAD!!! Thumbs up to ya Betty and thankin' ya for the AWESOME UPLOAD!! = )

[llib90630]

I'm sure its tastes great. The only question i have is... did it taste like the restaraunt salad?

[bettyskitchen]

@llib90630 Yes, it was very much like the restaurant salad.  My husband, Rick, said it tasted better!

--Betty :)

[indiancutie901]

wait i have that top, its from wal-mart....

[wildheart5]

Pasta salad is always a winner, especially this time of year. I just had some tonight with red onion, peas, parsley and it was delish! I used robusto Italian dressing. Yours look wonderful!

[myiphonerocks3gS]

U totally read my mind! I was actually going to ask u to make the salad u ate at merricks. Yay! I will definitely make this. Ur the best!

[sweetcharade518]

Oh this looks so tasty and nice for a picnic! 

[phonsiepons]

Soo delicious! I absolutely love love love pasta salad, so I definitely have to try this. Thanks so much, Betty!

[hw1986430]

hiii,Betty u r looking great !!!! and its going to be 1000videos soon!!! more 16 to go yehhhh!!!!!!!

[MrPaka420]

Nice Betty, thx 4 the great info. looking good

[jcrefasi1]

This looks really good. I would probably add diced chicken or ham to mine. I make a salad dressing with feta cheese. Love it

[lovethatcat2]

Looks good Betty. My husband would love this...

[kandylish]

Hi Betty...I like the glass mixing bowl that you used in this video...where can I get it? Its simple but pretty! Hope to hear from you.

[slmaia]

Ohhh you've done it again Betty, another delicious one for us! Can't beat a good pasta salad, especially during summer, versatile and delicious. I'll be making this one! <3

[TXnineandout]

looks delish...and seems pretty easy too...thanks!!

[Stef6788]

This looks delicious as always. Do you have any idea what kind of spices are in the italien dressing because in germany they are either different or nonexistent.

[MamawCindy]

Betty,I was so Funny,I was eating Pasta Salad when your video come on. I love Pasta Salad. It is great when we are having such hot weather. I always add a can of mushrooms to mine and Shredded Cheese ,My husband loves Black Olives in his. The dressing that I use is Wish Bone House Italian. It really has a great flavor. I had never thought to add a little mayo. Love your video's Betty.

[m0sas]

Every time i see or hear feta my mouth waters haha, does this happen to anyone else?

looks yummy as always betty!

[scruffy281]

I can't decide which I like better, your fun recipes or you funky dress style!! You always look fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing Betty!! =)

[omgkkrocks]

looks awesome, i want to try it out soon :)

[missysmithy25]

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[leesha666]

this looks delicious! thanks betty!

[TAMAGOTCHIxD]

This is lovely!