Princeling's Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Princeling's Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream; ½ teaspoon dill weed; ¼ cup dried onion flakes; 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta, cooked drained, and cooled; ½ cup fresh broccoli, blanched; ¼ cup sliced ripe olives, drained well; 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and cubed; 1 (5 ounce) can tuna (flake it apart); 1 (4 ounce) jar bacon bits (DO NOT USE BAC-O's); 1 green pepper, chopped small; 5 -6 grape tomatoes (optional); ¼ cup fresh peas (optional); salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup sour cream
½ teaspoon dill weed
¼ cup dried onion flakes
1 (16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta, cooked drained, and cooled
½ cup fresh broccoli, blanched
¼ cup sliced ripe olives, drained well
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and cubed
1 (5 ounce) can tuna (flake it apart)
1 (4 ounce) jar bacon bits (DO NOT USE BAC-O's)
1 green pepper, chopped small
5 -6 grape tomatoes (optional)
¼ cup fresh peas (optional)
salt
pepper

1
Add dill weed and dried minced onion to the sour cream and set aside.
2
Place cooled spiral noodles into a large bowl.
3
Add brocoli, black olives, avocado cubes, tuna, bacon bits, green peppers, and whatever optional items you like.
4
Toss well so that the add-in items are well distributed.
5
Add the sour cream mixture, so that it is throughout the pasta mixture.
6
Put the dish in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight so that the flavors meld well.
7
Serrve.
8
It makes a good complete meal for hot summer days.

431

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sour cream, ½ teaspoon dill weed, ¼ cup dried onion flakes, 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta, cooked drained, and cooled, and more.

Yes, Princeling's Summer Salad falls under the Salads 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!

Princeling's Summer Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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