How to Make Groovy 'Who Brought That' Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Introducing the Groovy 'Who Brought That' Pasta Salad! This recipe is perfect for those summer gatherings, potlucks, or even just a simple family dinner. The name itself, 'Who Brought That', is a nod to the reaction you’ll likely get when you bring this delicious dish to any event.

This pasta salad is packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients that come together harmoniously to create a truly groovy blend of flavors. From the tender pasta to the crisp vegetables and tangy dressing, every...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound tri-color rotini pasta
  • ½ cup water, divided
  • 5 drops red food coloring
  • 5 drops green food coloring
  • 5 drops blue food coloring
  • 5 drops yellow food coloring
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup cider vinegar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • ½ green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 carrots, grated

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Put 2 tablespoons water in each of 4 resealable plastic bags; add red food coloring to a bag. Add green food coloring to second bag. Add blue food coloring to third bag. Add yellow food coloring to fourth bag.
  • Divide rotini among the four bags; squeeze bag to evenly color rotini. Set aside to allow color to saturate, about 10 minutes. Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved into dressing.
  • Mix onion, green bell pepper, and carrots into pasta. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    453 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 292mg