GROOVY 'WHO BROUGHT THAT' PASTA SALAD

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I'm a middle child, so I have a need to stand out. This pasta salads fills that need, in both presentation and taste. This is the potluck show stopper that will have everyone asking 'Who brought that pasta salad?!'

Provided by lovestohost

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound tri-color rotini pasta
½ cup water, divided
5 drops red food coloring
5 drops green food coloring
5 drops blue food coloring
5 drops yellow food coloring
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup cider vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, grated
½ green bell pepper, diced
4 carrots, grated

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Put 2 tablespoons water in each of 4 resealable plastic bags; add red food coloring to a bag. Add green food coloring to second bag. Add blue food coloring to third bag. Add yellow food coloring to fourth bag.
  • Divide rotini among the four bags; squeeze bag to evenly color rotini. Set aside to allow color to saturate, about 10 minutes. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved into dressing.
  • Mix onion, green bell pepper, and carrots into pasta. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8 calories, Carbohydrate 72.3 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 319.8 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

EnteBoi
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Stacy Joseph
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Happy Asha
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing.


Md Bilal Uddin
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


Jean Son
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


genet
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Johnny Kambu
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Young Lion
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This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Tutu Mompati
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and easy to customize. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.


Joly Ahmed
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This pasta salad is a hit! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect and the salad is so refreshing. I love that it's easy to make too.