EASY MOSTACCIOLI SALAD

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Perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks, this chilled mostaccioli salad has a tasty cucumber-onion dressing.

Provided by Mark Adams

Time 8h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
6 drops yellow food coloring
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 ½ cups white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and food coloring to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse and drain pasta.
  • Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sugar, parsley, garlic salt, salt, pepper, MSG, and mustard in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl. Add oil and toss to coat, then toss with cucumber-onion dressing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 396.5 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

Kaelan Ball
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Kayla Hammond
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Will definitely be making this again!


YSL BADAZZ
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I've never had Mostaccioli Salad before, but this recipe was so easy to follow and it turned out delicious!


Walsh Family
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Shoba Shah
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time.


Eritza Acosta
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Tera Nyalambisa
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This salad is perfect for a summer party or picnic.


BDB Gaming
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cheese, pepperoni, and vegetables are all so delicious together.


Brave Tjienda
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The mostaccioli pasta adds a nice texture to the salad.


Ashwin “King” Cloete
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aryan Afg
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Shahbaz Akram
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The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Tiffany Griffee
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Gladys Nweke
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This is now my go-to Mostaccioli Salad recipe! It's so easy to make and always a hit at gatherings.