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Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad

Creamy Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad for Your Perfect Picnic

Experience vibrant flavors with Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad, a creamy, crunchy vegetarian dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Cavatappi Pasta or rotini/spiral pasta
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup Celery finely chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot shredded
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise can replace part with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool under cold water.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine cooled pasta with a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to maintain freshness.
  4. Fold in two-thirds of the dressing with the pasta and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add chopped vegetables to the pasta mixture and stir gently.
  6. Taste and adjust dressing, salt, and pepper as needed.
  7. Chill the salad for at least 2-4 hours.
  8. Give a gentle stir before serving and consider garnishing with paprika or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled. For freshness, add veggies just before mixing in.

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