Not Your Usual Pasta Salad

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I created this salad because I wanted something with a little kick and a lot of texture and taste. This is a recipe you can tweak to make it your own. It keeps well in fridge and is best served cold as a side dish. You can add diced ham or even a can of chunky tuna to make a complete meal.

Submitted by KB COUNTRYGIRL
Published on June 4, 2016
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package seashell pasta

  • 8 slices bacon

  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)

  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 red onion, finely diced

  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained

  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

  • ½ green bell pepper, diced

  • ½ red bell pepper, diced

  • 2 stalks celery, diced

  • ½ cup sliced black olives

  • ½ cup diced sharp Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook shell pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.

  3. Whisk creamy salad dressing, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and oregano together in a bowl to make a creamy dressing.

  4. Mix pasta, bacon, red onion, water chestnuts, eggs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, olives, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat. Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
12g Fat
27g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 381mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 174mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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