Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad

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This is one of the best tasting pasta salads I have ever had. My family and in-laws love it and I can never make enough. You can change or substitute the ingredients in the salad if you'd like to. This salad is best when prepared a day ahead.

Submitted by Shirley Horton
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) package rotini/corkscrew pasta

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery

  • 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped

  • ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper

  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

  • ⅔ cup cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons margarine

  • ⅔ cup sugar

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon prepared brown mustard

Directions

  1. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, cucumber, green pepper and onion.

  2. To make the dressing combine in a saucepan over medium heat: vinegar, margarine, sugar, flour, salt and brown mustard; bring to boil. Continue to cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Cool completely.

  3. Pour cooled dressing over bowl of vegetables. Toss to distribute dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

171 Calories
3g Fat
33g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 244mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 174mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.