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Confetti Pasta Salad

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword confetti-pasta-salad, easy-pasta-salad-recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 37 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 513kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 8 oz dry pipette pasta cooked to al dente
  • Dressing:
  • 2 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1-2 Tbsp sugar adjust to taste (omit if using Miracle Whip)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp celery salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper or black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup each diced red, orange and green bell peppers
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley or basil

Instructions

  • Cook the pipette pasta in salted boiling water per the instructions on the box until al dente. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayo, buttermilk, vinegar, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, celery salt and black pepper.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the dressing adding the cucumber, onion, tomatoes, bell peppers and parsley. Stir until evenly coated.
  • Chill thoroughly for 4 hours or overnight. .
  • Stir before serving and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg