CREAMY SHELL PASTA SALAD

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When I took this to a ladies' salad luncheon, the bowl was completely cleaned out!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup uncooked small pasta shells
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, carrot, cheese, cucumber, celery, sunflower kernels and egg. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RQ PANDA
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Christina Aguilera's Manager
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mudasir Tunio
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I'm not a huge fan of creamy pasta salads, but this one is really good. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly.


Abbas Zardari
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The creamy sauce is amazing and the shells are cooked perfectly.


anas cali
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sapphire Qualls
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Senzo Frank Khoza
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I'm a picky eater, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shells are cooked perfectly.


dasven universal
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Furkan Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect! My family loved it.


Innocent Demudia
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This is my go-to recipe for pasta salad. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.


Claudia Gleeson
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is amazing! The creamy sauce is so flavorful and the shells are perfectly cooked.


Jeffrey Obada
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Shane Bulungol
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I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


bread
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This pasta salad is a hit! It's creamy, flavorful, and the shells hold the sauce perfectly. I added some chopped bacon and halved cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and color.