Groovy 'Who Brought That' Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Groovy 'Who Brought That' Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tri-color rotini pasta; 1/2 cup water, divided; 5 drops red food coloring; 5 drops green food coloring; 5 drops blue food coloring; 5 drops yellow food coloring; 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, or to taste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 small onion, grated; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 4 carrots, grated

Servings: persons

1 pound tri-color rotini pasta
1/2 cup water, divided
5 drops red food coloring
5 drops green food coloring
5 drops blue food coloring
5 drops yellow food coloring
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, grated
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
4 carrots, grated

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
2
Put 2 tablespoons water in each of 4 resealable plastic bags; add red food coloring to a bag. Add green food coloring to second bag. Add blue food coloring to third bag. Add yellow food coloring to fourth bag.
3
Divide rotini among the four bags; squeeze bag to evenly color rotini. Set aside to allow color to saturate, about 10 minutes. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
4
Whisk sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved into dressing.
5
Mix onion, green bell pepper, and carrots into pasta. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.

944

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

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.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound tri-color rotini pasta, 1/2 cup water, divided, 5 drops red food coloring, 5 drops green food coloring, and more.

Yes, Groovy 'Who Brought That' 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!

Groovy 'Who Brought That' Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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