SPRINGTIME PASTA SALAD

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This light, colorful, and fresh pasta salad that everyone will love is great for get-togethers! Easy to reduce calories by using light mayo and light sour cream. If you make this the night before, add a little water and toss again to 'rejuvenate' before serving the next day.

Provided by Becky Ley

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups spiral veggie pasta
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped
½ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 ¼ teaspoons dill weed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until cool; drain. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
  • Stir cucumber, black olives, red onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, salt, dry mustard, and garlic salt together in a bowl; pour over the pasta and gently mix to coat evenly.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 391.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Future BuyZ
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I'm not sure about the combination of strawberries and feta, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Amr AlBabili
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This salad looks so refreshing! I can't wait to try it on a hot summer day.


Gannon Kade
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I think I would still like this salad. The feta and avocado sound like a great combination.


Khayalethu Mpendulo
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Sakith Nethkalana
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes. This one looks like a winner!


Gomex Flex
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This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Jm King
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up seasonal produce.


Sheraz Wattoo
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Mercy Christal
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I love the addition of strawberries to this salad. It gives it a nice sweetness that pairs well with the salty feta.


AZ DA
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This is one of my favorite pasta salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Rudy Carr
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I made this salad for a potluck last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so light and refreshing.


Md Riaze
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This pasta salad is the perfect springtime dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet strawberries, salty feta, and creamy avocado. The dressing is also delicious and adds a nice tang to the salad.