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Amish Pasta Salad

Amish Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Classic Comfort

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Amish Pasta Salad combines rotini pasta with fresh veggies in a creamy dressing for a vibrant, customizable dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or elbow macaroni or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt or vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper or red/yellow peppers
  • 1 cup celery or cucumber
  • 1 medium onion or green onions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or half grape tomatoes
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs optional for protein
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill/cilantro

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium-sized mixing bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Amish Pasta Salad
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well and rinse under cold running water.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  3. As the pasta cools, chop the vegetables: dice a green bell pepper, chop celery, finely dice an onion, and halve cherry tomatoes. If using hard-boiled eggs, peel and chop them as well.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, gently fold the cooled pasta into the dressing, ensuring every piece is well-coated. Add the chopped vegetables and hard-boiled eggs, mixing lightly.
  5. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or additional vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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