Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad). This is one of the best tasting pasta salads I have ever had. My family and in-laws love it and I can never make enough. You can change or substitute the ingredients in the salad if you'd like to. This salad is best when prepared a day ahead.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad

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

Asian Beef Noodle Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl combine cooked pasta mixed vegetables kidney beans celery cucumber green pepper and onion.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour cooled dressing over bowl of vegetables. Toss to distribute dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 170.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.3g 11%

Carbohydrates: 32.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 18%

Sugars: 12g

Fat: 2.5g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 2103.6IU 42%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.9mg 7%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 10.1mg 17%

Folate: 19.2mcg 5%

Calcium: 33.2mg 3%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 14.8mg 5%

Potassium: 173.6mg 5%

Sodium: 243.5mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 22.1

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.