Spiral Macaroni Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and colorful Spiral Macaroni Salad, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Featuring tender rotini pasta coated in a creamy yet tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar, this dish perfectly balances rich and zesty flavors. Vibrant additions like diced bell peppers, shredded carrots, celery, and red onion add crunch and a rainbow of hues, while cheddar cheese cubes provide a savory, satisfying bite. A sprinkle of fresh parsley ties it all together, making this salad as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes and best served chilled, this easy pasta salad is the ultimate side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or simple family meals. Your search for the perfect cold pasta salad recipe ends here!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups spiral pasta (rotini)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 units celery stalk, diced
- 0.75 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spiral pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta down. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your dressing.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
Fold in the diced red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, shredded carrot, diced celery, and cheddar cheese cubes. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 260.2 g | 334% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.4 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 485 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 4866 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.8 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.0 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1701 mg | 131% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2320 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
