Neely's BBQ Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Neely's BBQ Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fusilli pasta; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Neely's BBQ Sauce; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped fine; 2 ribs celery, chopped fine; 2 whole scallions, sliced thin; 8 ounces pulled pork; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Neely's BBQ Sauce
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped fine
2 ribs celery, chopped fine
2 whole scallions, sliced thin
8 ounces pulled pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

1
Bring 4 quarts water to boil, in large pot, over high heat.
2
Salt the water, add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Drain in a colander and allow to cool, then transfer to large bowl.
4
In another large bowl, mix together vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise and BBQ sauce.
5
Add chopped vegetables and toss to coat.
6
Pour BBQ dressing over pasta and mix well.
7
Place the pork on top and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, then garnish with parsley.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fusilli pasta, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Neely's BBQ 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!

Neely's BBQ Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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