Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Easy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pasta (fussili/rigatoni is nice); 2 tomatoes, diced; 2 green onions, sliced thin-diced (any onion is good-I usually add about 1/4 cup or more); 1 medium green pepper, diced; 12 red pepper (optional); 1 medium cucumber, diced; 1 cup celery, diced (optional); ⅔ cup white sugar; ½ cup oil (light is best-use your favourite oil); ⅓ cup ketchup; ¼ cup white vinegar; 1 teaspoon seasoning salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked pasta (fussili/rigatoni is nice)
2 tomatoes, diced
2 green onions, sliced thin-diced (any onion is good-I usually add about 1/4 cup or more)
1 medium green pepper, diced
12 red pepper (optional)
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 cup celery, diced (optional)
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup oil (light is best-use your favourite oil)
⅓ cup ketchup
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika

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mix the cooked pasta (once it has cooled) with the diced vegetable.
2
in a seperate bowl (a large measuring cup works well) combine the ingredients for the dressing.
3
stir until the sugar is dissolved and it is mixed well, a whisk works well.
4
pour over the pasta and mix well.
5
put in the fridge a few hours.
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t's even more tastier the next day.
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This salad is great for BBQ's and to bring to a cottage.
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ENJOY!
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Note: the optional vegetables add flavour and taste, they are great for colour also.

1007

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked pasta (fussili/rigatoni is nice), 2 tomatoes, diced, 2 green onions, sliced thin-diced (any onion is good-I usually add about 1/4 cup or more), 1 medium green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Easy Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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