Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe
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Creamy Shell Pasta Salad

By: Rose Friesen 
"When I took this to a ladies' salad luncheon, the bowl was completely cleaned out!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (76)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup small uncooked seashell pasta
  • 3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup cubed American cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and chopped
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, carrot, cheese, cucumber, celery, sunflower kernels and egg. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by DarPlocho   view full review
This review is for the dressing (as I used my own preferred vegetable and pasta medley). The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by MamaDee   view full review
This recipe makes a great staring off point for me. I followed others' suggestions and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by SHANNYN79   view full review
Excellent salad. Very simple to toss together and the flavors blended well. I might try adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by Jeanne VanMeter   view full review
I made this pasta salad for a party of 20 people and used the calculator to change the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by Patti   view full review
I also used my own recipe for the pasta salad (cukes, carrotts, celery, gr pepp, tomatoes--NO...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by JASpecht   view full review
This pasta salad was absolutely delicious. I didn't make any changes to the salad itself, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2007 by Joyceb   view full review
I Have to say this is the best Pasta Salad for ease and the wonderful taste. I have fussy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by Cyndi S.   view full review
This dressing is great, but I recommend adding it to the pasta and chilling it all within a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by BigMike   view full review
The dressing is the real winner in this recipe! I used the dressing from this recipe on a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by Luvs2Cook!   view full review
This was OK -- but nobody was impressed enough to eat it again. I thought the vinegar was...

 

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