Not Your Usual Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Not Your Usual Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package seashell pasta; 8 slices bacon; 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)); 1/4 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; 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; 1/2 cup diced sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package seashell pasta
8 slices bacon
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R))
1/4 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
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup diced sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package seashell pasta, 8 slices bacon, 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)), 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Not Your Usual 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!

Not Your Usual Pasta Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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