Tangy Pasta Salad Recipe
Description: Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and delicious Tangy Pasta Salad. Perfect for a quick and easy meal, this recipe combines crunchy vegetables with crispy bacon, all coated in a tangy Miracle Whip dressing. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or simply looking for a refreshing side dish, this pasta salad is sure to impress.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 1/4 cups Miracle Whip
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 pound pasta (your choice of shape)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
Instructions:
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Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes, depending on how crispy you like your bacon. Once cooked, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
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Prepare the Dressing: While the bacon is cooking, in a large bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, sugar, and a pinch of garlic salt. Mix well until the sugar is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
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Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside.
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Assemble the Salad: Crumble the cooked bacon and set it aside. In the same skillet you used for the bacon, reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Add the reserved drippings to the bowl with the Miracle Whip mixture. Stir to combine.
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Combine Ingredients: To the bowl with the dressing, add the cooked pasta, shredded carrots, diced green pepper, and diced onion. Gently toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Finish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the pasta salad. Give it a light toss to distribute the bacon throughout. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 213.1
- Fat: 5.7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 grams
- Cholesterol: 7.7 mg
- Sodium: 107.4 mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.4 grams
- Fiber: 1.9 grams
- Sugars: 4.1 grams
- Protein: 6.6 grams
Keywords: Beginner Cook, Easy
This Tangy Pasta Salad is a breeze to whip up and perfect for any occasion, from casual lunches to festive gatherings. Its blend of flavors and textures, from the creamy dressing to the crispy bacon, will make it a hit at your next meal. Enjoy! 🍴🥗
