Spiral Pasta Salad

  I was bored with the usual Macaroni Salad I make and tried this recipe for Spiral Pasta Salad from the Taste Of Home. I had three yes votes and one no vote. Bettie’s boss really liked it and requested the recipe. Since there were enough who liked it, I will make it again. 

  I did make one change, I used chili sauce instead of ketchup. I really like it better in recipes calling for ketchup. However, if you don’t have any on hand, ketchup is what the recipe calls for and I am sure it is just as great tasting. I used Creamette’s spiral pasta as I think it is not as thick as some of the others. This is a good warm weather treat and tasted better the next day.

 Spiral Pasta Salad

3 cups cooked spiral pasta (8 ounces uncooked)

½ cup chopped green pepper

½ cup sliced celery

½ cup chopped tomato (I used the whole tomato)

½ cup shredded carrot

DRESSING

¼ cup vegetable oil

¼ cup cider vinegar

¼ cup chopped onion

2 tablespoons ketchup

4 teaspoons sugar

½ teaspoon salt. Optional

¼ teaspoon ground mustard (dry mustard)

¼ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon oregano

  In a large bowl, combine the pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot. In a jar or small deep bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix well. Pour over salad and toss. Chill before serving.