Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a potluck, a summer gathering, or a quick weeknight meal, this salad is sure to impress with its colorful array of vegetables tossed in a tangy dressing.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tri-color spiral pasta |
| 1 | Red onion |
| 1 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Cucumber |
| 1 | Green pepper |
| 2 | Fresh parsley |
| 1 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1/2 | Vinegar |
| 1 | Ground mustard |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Garlic powder |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 192.2
- Fat Content: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 3.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 42.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 20.3g
- Protein Content: 4.2g
Recipe Yield:
- Servings: 16
Recipe Instructions:
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Cook Pasta: Begin by cooking the tri-color spiral pasta according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.
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Prepare Salad Base: Transfer the cooked pasta to a large serving bowl. To the bowl, add finely chopped red onion, diced tomatoes, sliced cucumber, diced green pepper, and freshly chopped parsley. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly. Set aside.
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Make Dressing: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, ground mustard, salt, and garlic powder. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook the dressing for about 10 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
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Combine and Toss: Once the dressing is ready, pour it over the prepared salad in the serving bowl. Gently toss the salad to coat all the ingredients evenly with the sweet and sour dressing.
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Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the sweet and sour pasta salad for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill thoroughly.
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Serve: When ready to serve, use a slotted spoon to portion out the salad onto individual plates or bowls. The vibrant colors and tangy flavors of this sweet and sour pasta salad are sure to be a hit!
Enjoy this delicious and healthy dish with family and friends at your next gathering or as a quick and satisfying meal any day of the week. Its versatility, vibrant colors, and refreshing taste make it a standout favorite that’s sure to please everyone’s palate!
