EASY MOSTACCIOLI SALAD

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Perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks, this chilled mostaccioli salad has a tasty cucumber-onion dressing.

Provided by Mark Adams

Time 8h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
6 drops yellow food coloring
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 ½ cups white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and food coloring to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse and drain pasta.
  • Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sugar, parsley, garlic salt, salt, pepper, MSG, and mustard in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl. Add oil and toss to coat, then toss with cucumber-onion dressing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 396.5 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

Mohammed kudu Ilyasu
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Easy and delicious. I made this for a picnic and it was a big hit. I will definitely be making it again.


inzimam hayat
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This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Jakir Messi
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YUM!


Arabind Paswan
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This salad was a big hit with my family. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hannah Weston
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I love this Mostaccioli Salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always a hit at potlucks. I like to add a little extra garlic and Italian seasoning to taste.