How to Make Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you ever find yourself bored with the same old pasta salad recipe? If so, then it's time to try something fresh and new. Introducing the Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad, a colorful and flavorful dish that will liven up any meal. This recipe is a beautiful blend of various vegetables, pasta, and a delicious dressing that is sure to please anyone who tries it.

What makes this pasta salad so unique is the combination of different textures and flavors. The colorful vegetables create a visu...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package rotini/corkscrew pasta
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery
  • 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • ⅔ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon prepared brown mustard

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, cucumber, green pepper and onion.
  • To make the dressing combine in a saucepan over medium heat: vinegar, margarine, sugar, flour, salt and brown mustard; bring to boil. Continue to cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Cool completely.
  • Pour cooled dressing over bowl of vegetables. Toss to distribute dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 244mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 174mg