Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Mostaccioli Salad, made with tender pasta, tangy dressing, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a quick dinner or a picnic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz mostaccioli pasta
- ½ cup olive oil light tasting
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup red onion cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Instructions
- Boil the mostaccioli pasta according to package directions.
- Once the pasta is tender, drain it and rinse in cold water.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl, drizzling light tasting olive oil over it and blending thoroughly.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the red onion, vinegar, sugar, ground mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and parsley flakes. Blend until smooth, then pour over the pasta, mixing well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Add any desired add-ins just before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider including bell peppers or cucumber as add-ins.
This salad can be made a day in advance for flavor enhancement.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg