How to Make Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a refreshing pasta salad to brighten up a summer meal, and this Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to serve at your next gathering. This recipe combines a variety of colorful veggies, tender pasta, and a tangy-sweet dressing that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, packing a picnic, or just looking for a tasty side dish to accompany your dinner, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package small seashell pasta
  • 2 cucumbers - peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook seashell pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Mix pasta, cucumbers, onion, green bell pepper, and pimento peppers in a large bowl.
  • Whisk tomato soup, sugar, vinegar, and oil together in a bowl until smooth; pour over pasta mixture. Stir to coat. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.
  • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 146mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 247mg