PATCHWORK QUILT PASTA SALAD

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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.

Provided by Shirley Horton

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 170.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 243.5 mg, Sugar 12 g