ALLISON'S TAILGATE PASTA SALAD

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What makes this a "tailgate" pasta salad? The fact that there are no dairy products in it and it stays tasty and good for hours outside! This has a sweet "tang" to it and is quite addictive. A great compliment to Burgers, ribs, steaks, etc. Much healthier than the traditional creamy pasta salads, I think you'll find it a great...

Provided by Allison Hazell

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb mostacoli or rotini noodles cooked and coated with vegetable oil
1 small jar of pimentos
1 cucumber chopped small
1 medium onion, chopped fine
DRESSING
1/2 c vinegar
1 c sugar (although i use 1/2-2/3 cup)
1 tsp accent
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp prepared mustard
1/2 tsp parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Combine/shake vigorously, first 6 ingredients of dressing into a plastic bottle/shaker until fully integrated.
  • 2. Combine the onion, cucumber, pimento and parlsey with the cooked noodles
  • 3. Stir dressing into the pasta mixture until well covered. Chill in refrigerator for an hour or two. Restir pasta salad before serving. This stays good in the refrigerator for up to a week!

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