How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Pick Your Colors Pasta Salad?

You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups water, divided, 1 ½ teaspoons red food coloring, 6 cups uncooked rotini pasta, divided, 1 ½ teaspoons blue food coloring, and more.

Is Pick Your Colors Pasta Salad suitable as pasta & noodles?

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

How do I store leftover Pick Your Colors Pasta Salad?

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

Pick Your Colors Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Pick Your Colors Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups water, divided; 1 ½ teaspoons red food coloring; 6 cups uncooked rotini pasta, divided; 1 ½ teaspoons blue food coloring; 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing; 4 tablespoons McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning; 5 cups assorted raw vegetables (such as tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, olives, and red onions, cut into bite size pieces )

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Pick Your Colors Pasta Salad is a must-try. Made with water, red food coloring, rotini pasta and coloring. Easy s…

This Pick Your Colors Pasta Salad relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as water, divided, red food coloring and blue food coloring. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1336 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Pasta & Noodles

Servings: persons

½ cups water, divided
1 ½ teaspoons red food coloring
6 cups uncooked rotini pasta, divided
1 ½ teaspoons blue food coloring
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
4 tablespoons McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning
5 cups assorted raw vegetables (such as tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, olives, and red onions, cut into bite size pieces )

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
1336 kcal
Category
Pasta & Noodles

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