Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Bloody Mary Pasta Salad, a delicious twist on the classic cocktail that’s perfect for any gathering! This colorful dish combines rotini pasta with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, delivering a refreshing taste that’s both satisfying and visually appealing. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, this salad is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your preferences. With its unique flavor profile and fun presentation, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 2/3 cup sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing
- 1/3 cup cocktail sauce
- 1/3 cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
- 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 3 stalks thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 cup crispy turkey bacon or preferred protein
- Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for added spice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sun-dried tomato vinaigrette, cocktail sauce, and cayenne pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta, grape tomatoes, celery, olives, and turkey bacon. Toss gently.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and mix until evenly coated.
- Cover tightly with cling wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as an appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg