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Confetti Salad

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The best confetti salad packed with crunchy vegetables, tender pasta, and a creamy parmesan dressing. This easy chilled pasta salad is a perfect side dish for BBQs, parties, and summer meals.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing / No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 (16 oz) package spaghetti

1 red bell pepper, diced

½ red onion, diced

1 large cucumber, diced

3 celery stalks, diced

1 can whole kernel corn, drained

For the Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise

¾ cup sour cream

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1½ teaspoons sugar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon onion powder

1½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Pasta

Break the spaghetti into 1–2 inch pieces.
Cook according to package directions until al dente.

Drain and allow the pasta to cool for about 15 minutes.

Step 3: Combine the Salad Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, diced red pepper, red onion, cucumber, celery, and drained corn.

Mix gently until evenly combined.

Step 4: Add the Dressing

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad.

Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.

Step 5: Chill the Salad

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
This allows the flavors to blend and enhances the taste.

Step 6: Serve

Give the salad a quick stir before serving and enjoy chilled.

Notes

Make Ahead Friendly: This salad tastes even better after a few hours in the refrigerator.

Add Protein: For a heartier version, add diced ham, cooked chicken, or crispy bacon.

Extra Veggies: You can add shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, or peas for extra color.

Pasta Options: Short pasta like rotini or bowtie can be used instead of spaghetti.

Find it online: http://elladishes.com/confetti-salad/