COLORFUL PASTA SALAD

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The colorful side dish shared by Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin features sweet pineapple, crunchy vegetables and refreshing cilantro in a tangy dressing with pasta. It requires just 15 minutes of prep time, so it's perfect for a quick lunch or on-the-go dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 cup fresh snow peas, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, snow peas, carrot, cucumber and reserved pineapple juice. , Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Add to pineapple mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Phindile Mngomezulu
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful pasta and the sweet and tangy dressing. I always make a double batch because it disappears so quickly!


Phulgen Pasman
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of colors and flavors. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or a summer barbecue.


Mbekezeli Manzini
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory, and the dressing is to die for. I highly recommend it!


Juan Sebasti√°n Moreno Monroy
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I love this pasta salad because it's so easy to make. I can throw it together in just a few minutes, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a busy weeknight meal.


Arbaaz Bhatti
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a ton of vegetables in my fridge that I need to use up, and this salad is a great way to do it. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Alisha Gly
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pasta salad. But I'm so glad I did! This salad is amazing. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Iyinbor Amaju
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This pasta salad is simply delicious! The dressing is perfectly balanced and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


Yousif Hormez
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of colors and flavors. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or a summer barbecue.


Cam Kam
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This pasta salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different dressings, and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, too.


Haider Bot
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's a great make-ahead dish, too, which is always a plus.


Fahim 100k
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory, and the dressing is to die for. I highly recommend it!


Jam Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is amazing! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bahredin Hussen
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies, too.


ThatGuyKira
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of vegetables and pasta is perfect. I highly recommend it!


Nette saludares
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the vibrant colors and the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


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