Creamy Vermicelli Pasta Salad: Easy Potluck Favorite 🥗

Vermicelli Salad Recipe 🥗

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: Enough to feed a crowd!

Description:

This Vermicelli Salad is a delightful pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. Bursting with flavors and textures, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed year-round. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time, although it’s so delicious that it usually disappears quickly!

Ingredients:

1 onion 🧅
1 pimiento 🫑
1 green bell pepper 🌶️
1 Cracker Barrel sharp cheddar cheese 🧀
1 cup green peas 🌱
10 g dried tarragon 🌿
2 tbsp parsley 🌿
3-4 dashes of cayenne pepper 🌶️
1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise 🥄
Salt, to taste 🧂
Lemon juice 🍋
Vermicelli pasta 🍝

Instructions:

Cook Vermicelli: Break vermicelli in half and cook in boiling water for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Let it Stand: Remove from heat, cover, and let it stand for 10 minutes. This allows the vermicelli to soak up the flavors.
Drain and Rinse: Stir well and drain the vermicelli in a colander. Rinse it in cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain it thoroughly.
Prepare Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine Hellmann’s mayonnaise, a splash of lemon juice, and grated onion. Mix well to create a creamy and tangy dressing.
Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked vermicelli to the dressing mixture. Then, fold in the chopped onion, pimiento, green bell pepper, Cracker Barrel sharp cheddar cheese, green peas, dried tarragon, parsley, and cayenne pepper.
Adjust Seasonings: Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more mayonnaise, lemon juice, or salt according to your preference.
Chill: Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and chill it in the refrigerator for several hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final toss and serve it chilled. It’s now ready to be enjoyed by your family and friends!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 631.2
Fat: 32.6g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6g
Cholesterol: 52.5mg
Sodium: 650.2mg
Carbohydrates: 66.5g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Sugar: 8.7g
Protein: 19.6g

Recipe Notes:

This Vermicelli Salad is versatile and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Consider adding diced tomatoes, olives, or even cooked chicken for extra protein.
If you’re making this salad ahead of time, wait to add the fresh herbs until just before serving to keep them vibrant and flavorful.
Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the salad by adding more or less cayenne pepper according to your taste preferences.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just give it a good stir before serving again.

This Vermicelli Salad is a potluck favorite that will have everyone asking for the recipe! It’s easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any gathering. Enjoy! 🌟