Description
Mardi Gras Pasta Salad is a vibrant and festive dish that captures the essence of celebration with its lively colors and delicious flavors. Perfect for Fat Tuesday or any gathering, this salad can be prepared in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for last-minute plans. Featuring a delightful mix of spiral pasta, crunchy purple cabbage, sweet corn, and a creamy dressing, this dish not only pleases the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s versatile enough to fit any occasion—from potlucks to casual dinners. Make your celebrations unforgettable with this easy-to-make recipe that feeds a crowd!
Ingredients
- 1 pound spiral pasta
- ½ cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup whole kernel corn
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup finely chopped green onions
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried leaf basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spiral pasta in boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and sauté the corn for about two minutes until lightly golden. Add to the pasta.
- Stir in the shredded purple cabbage and chopped green onions.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dried basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate to serve chilled later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with additional veggies like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra color. For enhanced flavor, allow the salad to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.