Springtime Pasta Salad

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3
Fresh and colorful Springtime Pasta Salad
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Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups spiral veggie pasta
1 cucumber - peeled , seeded , and chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/4 teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
532
Sugar
4g
Fat
40g
This Springtime Pasta Salad is perfect for warmer weather and outdoor picnics. The vibrant colors of the vegetables make it a feast for the eyes, and it tastes as good as it looks! The combination of spiral pasta, crunchy cucumber, sliced black olives, and chopped red onion creates a salad with delightful textural complexity and a variety of flavors. The creamy and herbal dressing pulls everything together and adds a tangy touch to the dish. Plus, this recipe is simple and easy to follow, so you can have a healthy meal ready in no time.

Instructions

1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and drain.
2.In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cucumber, black olives, and red onion.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed, salt, dry mustard, and garlic salt. Stir until well combined.
4.Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss until everything is coated.
5.Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

PROS

This Springtime Pasta Salad is not only delicious but also very easy to make.

The colorful and fresh vegetables make it a nutritious and healthy dish.

CONS

This salad is high in fat due to the mayonnaise and sour cream in the dressing.

The pasta also contains carbs, which should be consumed in moderation in a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in this salad provide numerous health benefits as they are full of vitamins and minerals.
For example, cucumbers have a high water content, which can help keep you hydrated during the warmer months.

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