Creamy Conchiglie Pasta Salad

Creamy Conchiglie Pasta Salad

Perfect for cookouts, family gatherings, and Sunday dinners, this deliciously seasoned conchiglie pasta salad is tossed with crisp vegetables in creamy, mayo-based dressing.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
269 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse briefly with cold water, and drain again.
Step 2
Combine celery, red and green bell pepper, pickles, green onion, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Fold in mayonnaise and sour cream until well blended. Taste and add additional seasoning salt if needed. Fold in pasta.
Step 3
Cover and refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Step 4
Remove from the refrigerator. Fold in Cheddar cheese and serve.
Creamy Conchiglie Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces conchiglie pasta (small shells)
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup minced celery
  • 0.25 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup chopped sweet pickles
  • 0.25 teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste
  • 0.5 cup cubed sharp Cheddar cheese

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