Description
A colorful and refreshing pink pasta salad served in individual cups, perfect for picnics or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and parsley to the dressing. Toss well.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Scoop into individual cups and garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more mayonnaise.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste for a balanced flavor.
- Best served cold.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (after pasta)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pink pasta salad, picnic food, cold pasta salad, party appetizer