CREEPY-CRAWLY PASTA SALAD

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A sweet-and-sour dressing tops off this easy pasta salad that's actually good for you! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces uncooked fusilli or other spiral pasta
1 medium zucchini, julienned
1 cup fresh cauliflower florets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup colossal ripe olives, halved
3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
DRESSING:
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 small onion, cut into wedges
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Add vegetables and olives., Place first seven dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; process until thickened. Add to salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Ahmad Abdullah Ali
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This was a great recipe! The pasta salad was easy to make and it turned out delicious.


Wahab Mughal
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect.


Usama Hanif
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Fazal Rahmanswati
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This pasta salad is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be great for kids. It's also a really easy recipe to follow.


hamid chowdhury
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I'm not sure what the 'creepy crawly' part of this recipe is supposed to be, but the pasta salad was delicious nonetheless.


Prince Rabby
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck or picnic.


Chicken nugget Studios
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This was a really easy recipe to follow and the pasta salad turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new pasta salad recipe.


Monjur Ahmed
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the combination of ingredients is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmason Uchman
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dressing is sweet and tangy, and the combination of ingredients is really appealing.


M subhan saleem Msubhan
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I love the addition of the bacon and cheese in this pasta salad. It gives it a really nice flavor and makes it a more substantial dish.


Emillin Mercy
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish for potlucks or picnics. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Imran Islam Noyon
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I thought this pasta salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste and the pasta was a little overcooked. However, my kids loved it, so I guess that's all that matters.


Tehreem Waqar
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This pasta salad was a big hit at my summer BBQ. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the combination of ingredients is perfect for a hot day.


Rexx Sade
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! The dressing is so good and the combination of ingredients is perfect. I love the addition of the sunflower seeds and raisins.


Pelagia Munetsi
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My family loved this pasta salad! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it.


Chiegeonu Ezechi
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This was a great recipe! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I added some extra vegetables, like chopped bell pepper and zucchini, and it turned out great.


Brittany Odio
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the combination of ingredients is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rhys
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This creepy crawly pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was especially delicious, with just the right amount of tanginess and sweetness.