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Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad

Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad: A Colorful Summer Delight

This Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad is a colorful and creamy dish perfect for summer gatherings, combining crunchy vegetables and tender cavatappi.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Cavatappi Pasta Can substitute with spiral pasta or rotini.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Adds richness.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 3 tablespoons White Vinegar Essential for dressing.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Balances acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Provides mild heat.
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 cup Celery Diced.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Diced.
  • 1 medium Carrot Diced.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the cavatappi pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Toss the cooked cavatappi with a splash of white vinegar or lemon juice to enhance flavors.
  4. Pour two-thirds of the dressing over the cooled pasta and gently fold until well coated. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in the diced vegetables into the pasta mixture.
  6. Adjust creaminess by adding the remaining dressing if necessary and season to taste.
  7. Transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours.
  8. Before serving, stir the salad and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for the flavors to meld beautifully.

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