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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This is a McCormick recipe originally intended for the Fourth of July. I use it to create team colors pasta salad, Christmas pasta salad, etc. Great for theme parties. Ingredients:
6 cups uncooked rotini pasta, divided in 3 batches |
1 1/2 teaspoons food coloring (theme color #1) |
1 1/2 teaspoons food coloring (theme color #2) |
1 (8 ounce) bottle italian salad dressing |
4 tablespoons mccormick salad supreme seasoning |
5 cups assorted raw vegetables (tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, yellow squash, or red onions) |
Directions:
1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil.
2. Add food coloring for theme color #1 and 1 cup of dry pasta. Cook according to package directions.
3. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking and drain well.
4. Repeat with 2 cups of fresh water, theme food coloring #2 and 1 cup pasta.
5. Repeat with 8 cups of fresh water and remaining 4 cups pasta (no food coloring).
6. Place pasta in large salad bowl, add dressing and seasoning, and toss gently to coat.
7. Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Add vegetables to pasta and mix gently.
8. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
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