SWEET-SOUR PASTA SALAD

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Fresh garden vegetables add color and crunch to this attractive salad. Its pleasant vinaigrette-type dressing is sparked with ground mustard and garlic. I like the look of the tricolor spirals, but you can substitute other pasta shapes or use what you have on hand. -Launa Shoemaker, Landrum, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large serving bowl. Stir in the onion, tomato, cucumber, green pepper and parsley; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the dressing ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Md Monjrul
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I love the combination of sweet and sour in this salad. It’s a really unique and delicious flavor.


Jeremia Nhinda
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This recipe is a keeper! I’ve already made it twice and it’s always a hit.


Christopher Staneff
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I’m always looking for new pasta salad recipes to try and this one definitely didn’t disappoint. It’s now one of my favorites!


Bejiga Yadecha
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It’s easy to make and it travels well.


La Traviesa del Valle
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I used whole wheat pasta in this recipe and it turned out great. It gave the salad a bit more substance.


Alizah Khan
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I added some crumbled bacon to this salad and it was delicious! It added a nice smoky flavor.


Joy Bia
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I didn’t have any green onions on hand, so I used red onions instead. It still tasted great!


Shamim Kizito
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I’m not a huge fan of bell peppers, however I didn’t mind them in this salad. They added a nice crunch.


Hasnain Gujjar
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This is one of the best pasta salads I’ve ever had. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is really refreshing.


Kara Ishii
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I followed the recipe exactly, however my pasta came out a little too al dente. Next time I’ll cook it for a minute or two longer.


Zide Zidez
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I’ve made this salad a few times now and it’s always a hit! My kids love it too which is a bonus.


Kim Fraley
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This recipe looked easy to make and it really was! I cooked it last night for my friends and they loved it.


maya Jal
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This pasta salad recipe came out tasting absolutely amazing! I’ll definitely be using this recipe again.