Seven Layer Pasta Salad 🥗
Description: Dive into the delightful layers of flavors and textures with this Seven Layer Pasta Salad. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for gatherings or potlucks.
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories per serving: 282.1
- Rating: ⭐ 4 (1 review)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Bow tie pasta |
| 2 | Broccoli florets |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 1 | Yellow bell pepper |
| 1/4 | Red onion |
| 1 | cup Mayonnaise |
| 1/2 | cup Plain yogurt |
| 2 | tsp Sugar |
| 1/2 | tsp Curry powder |
| 1 | cup Cheddar cheese |
| 1 | cup Bacon bits |
| 2 | tbsp Fresh parsley |
Instructions:
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Cook and Drain Pasta: Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
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Blanch Broccoli: Place the broccoli florets in boiling water for about 1 minute. Then, drain and immediately rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
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Layer Vegetables: While the pasta is cooking, prepare the layers in a 2-quart glass serving bowl. Start by layering the tomatoes, followed by the blanched broccoli, sliced yellow bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion.
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Prepare Dressing: In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, sugar, and curry powder until well combined.
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Combine with Pasta: Once the dressing is ready, stir in the cooked and drained pasta until evenly coated.
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Layer Pasta: Spread the dressed pasta evenly over the layer of red onions in the serving bowl.
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Add Cheese: Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta layer.
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Top with Bacon and Parsley: Scatter the bacon bits and freshly chopped parsley over the cheese layer, adding a burst of flavor and color.
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Chill: Cover the salad bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill thoroughly.
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Serve: Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss to ensure all the layers are well combined. Serve chilled and enjoy the delicious medley of flavors in each bite!
This Seven Layer Pasta Salad is not only visually stunning with its colorful layers but also incredibly delicious, making it a standout dish for any occasion. Whether it’s a picnic, barbecue, or a simple family dinner, this salad is sure to impress!