Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe
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Amazing Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe
You will love my Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe. Are you looking for the perfect pasta salad to take along to the family picnic you have planned this weekend? Try my delicious Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe today and everyone is sure to love it! Watch my easy to follow recipe video that I have posted below for step-by-step instructions and helpful hints on how to make the best Creamy Shell Pasta Salad today!
Shell Pasta Salad
Lovely to behold, even better to taste, you can bet at first bite they'll be none left to waste! This shell pasta salad has it all, fiber rich delicious broccoli, carrot, celery, cucumber and protein rich cheese. Seasoned just right with a delicious creamy dressing and topped with crunchy sunflower seeds. You can't go wrong with this beauty.
Make a big bowl for the next family outing, Barbeque, or Sunday church social. Family and guests will flock to this Shell pasta salad and no doubt savor every bite.
This shell pasta salad goes great with Barbeque Ribs, hamburger, hot dogs, and well, just about anything.
It is even great to pack for lunches. Filling but not making you fill out too much! Shell Pasta salad will soon become a family tradition in your home and every event.
Chill this Shell pasta salad overnight for the best flavor infusion and taste the season with delight.
Photo Credit: deli-style macaroni salad by ozmafan, on Flickr
Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe Directions
Just follow these simple directions!
- Serves: 6
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cubed American cheese
- 1/4 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 chopped hard-cooked egg
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1 cup small uncooked seashell pasta
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 thinly sliced carrot
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse it in cold water.
Stir the pasta with the broccoli, carrot, cheese, cucumber, celery, sunflower kernels and egg in a big bowl.
In a smaller bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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