Russian Salad Dressing Pasta Salad

Russian Salad Dressing Pasta Salad

This recipe transforms expired Russian salad dressing into a zesty pasta salad. The dressing adds a tangy flavor to the dish while ensuring food safety through proper cooking and refrigeration.

15
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta (any shape)
  • 1 cup expired Russian salad dressing
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

2

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, expired Russian salad dressing, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley. Toss until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.

3

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

4

Before serving, give the pasta salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if needed.

5

Serve chilled as a side dish or add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a complete meal.

6

Remember to discard any leftover pasta salad after 3-4 days to ensure food safety.

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