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Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad

Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad: Creamy, Sweet, and Picnic Perfect

This Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad combines creamy Catalina dressing with colorful vegetables, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium Red Onion soaked in ice water to reduce pungency
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni substitute with gluten-free pasta for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 1 medium Green or Yellow Bell Pepper can swap with any colored bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickle Relish may substitute with chopped pickles if relish is unavailable
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Catalina Dressing the star of the salad
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak the sliced red onion in ice water for about 30 minutes to mellow the flavor.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook elbow macaroni for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool.
  3. Chop celery and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Mix Catalina dressing, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Add the soaked onions, cooled macaroni, celery, and bell pepper to the dressing and mix well.
  6. Cover the salad and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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