Not Your Usual Pasta Salad

Name: Not Your Usual Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 100 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package seashell pasta; 8 slices bacon; 1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®); 0.25 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 red onion, finely diced; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained; 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped; 0.5 green bell pepper, diced; 0.5 red bell pepper, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 0.5 cup sliced black olives; 0.5 cup diced sharp Cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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I created this salad because I wanted something with a little kick and a lot of texture and taste. This is a recipe you can tweak to make it your own. It keeps well in fridge and is best served cold as a side dish. You can add diced ham or even a can of chunky tuna to make a complete meal.

Recipe by KB COUNTRYGIRL

Published on June 4, 2016

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package seashell pasta
8 slices bacon
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 red onion, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
½ green bell pepper, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup diced sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook shell pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
Whisk creamy salad dressing, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, and oregano together in a bowl to make a creamy dressing.
Mix pasta, bacon, red onion, water chestnuts, eggs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, olives, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to coat. Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247	Calories
12g	Fat
27g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 381mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 9mg	46%
Calcium 70mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 174mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.