Perfect Pasta Salad

pasta salads Oct 04, 2025

Here's what you need:

1 lb. box of Rotini, Bow Tie, or pasta of choice, cooked to al dente.

For the dressing - mix together:

1 1/2 cup sugar (or less to taste)
1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic Powder

Blend the above together until the sugar dissolves and then mix with the cooked pasta.

Then add:

1 red onion, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
4 - 5 Egg Man Strawberry Shortcake pickled garlic cloves, minced (or minced garlic from a jar)
2 tsp. dried parsley flakes

Marinate for at least a day and then add:

1 green pepper, chopped (I used a pablano pepper, deseeded)
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Mix well to combine and serve chilled. Enjoy!

This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.