Home Town Drive-In Pasta Salad

Home Town Drive-In Pasta Salad

This home town drive-in pasta salad recipe combines Cheddar cheese, tri-color rotini, red bell pepper, and tomato in a delicious tangy-sweet dressing.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
338 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook pasta until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
Step 2
Whisk sugar, water, and salt together in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir in vinegar, oil, and oregano. Mix tomato, red pepper, and onion into dressing. Gently fold in cheese and pasta; season with black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 cup finely diced sweet onion

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