Description
Indulge in a refreshing twist with our Spiced Tomato Pasta Salad, a delightful fusion of flavors inspired by the iconic brunch cocktail. This vibrant dish combines hearty rotini pasta with succulent turkey bacon and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing of sun-dried tomato vinaigrette and cocktail sauce. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual gatherings, this unique salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with bold flavors that will impress your guests. Serve it chilled for a refreshing side dish or make it a stand-alone meal; either way, it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups rotini pasta (cooked and cooled)
- 1 2/3 cup sun-dried tomato vinaigrette
- 1/3 cup cocktail sauce
- 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 3 stalks celery (sliced)
- 1/3 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
- ½ cup crumbled turkey bacon
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, cocktail sauce, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, grape tomatoes, celery, green olives, and turkey bacon. Toss gently to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg