Pasta Salad Recipes
Pasta Salad Recipes are classic warm weather side dishes that can work as a main course or be a fabulous side dish! Try my BBQ Pasta Salad next!
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Ingredients
- salt
- 16 ounces elbow pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta and cook pasta until just al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain again briefly, so the pasta remains somewhat moist; transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in bell pepper, celery, green onions, red onion, cilantro, vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let sit a few minutes for flavors to absorb.
- Stir in hot sauce, mayo and BBQ sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Enjoy!