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Confetti Salad

Vibrant Confetti Salad: A Creamy Twist for Every Occasion

This Confetti Salad is a delightful and vibrant pasta salad perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces spaghetti can substitute with gluten-free pasta
For the Veggies
  • 1 red pepper diced, can substitute with any color bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup red onion diced, can substitute with green onions
  • 1 cucumber diced, can substitute with zucchini
  • 1 cup celery chopped, can skip if not preferable
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn can substitute with frozen corn or omit
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 0.5 cup sour cream can substitute with more mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese can substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar can substitute with honey or omit
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard can use yellow mustard as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce can use soy sauce for vegetarian option
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder can replace with fresh sautéed onions
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • medium bowl
  • Salad Bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and white vinegar. Whisk together and then add sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, bring to a boil and break spaghetti into thirds. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and let cool for about 15 minutes.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced red pepper, diced red onion, diced cucumber, chopped celery, and whole kernel corn. Gently toss the ingredients together.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour prepared dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss evenly to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, keep the salad cold and stir before serving to mix any settled dressing.

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