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Confetti Salad

Confetti Salad: A Creamy, Colorful Twist on Comfort Food

This Confetti Salad offers a creamy, colorful twist 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: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Spaghetti or gluten-free pasta if needed
For the Veggies
  • 1 Red Pepper OR yellow/orange bell peppers
  • 1/2 Red Onion or green onions for a milder taste
  • 1 Cucumber any type works
  • 1 cup Celery chopped jicama is a fun substitute
  • 1 cup Corn fresh or frozen
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayo or Greek yogurt for a tangy option
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can use all mayo or dairy-free alternative
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for a vegan substitute
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sugar omit for less sweet dressing
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard can use yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce ensure vegetarian-friendly
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder can swap in garlic powder
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper adjust per taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • pot
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, white vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Break the spaghetti into 1-2 inch pieces. Cook in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and let cool for approximately 15 minutes.
  3. Chop the red pepper, cucumber, red onion, celery, and prepare the corn. Aim for a uniform dice.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the diced vegetables, gently tossing to incorporate evenly.
  5. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and gently toss until well-coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is versatile; consider adding other vegetables like peas or avocado for extra nutrition and color.

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