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Million Dollar Pasta Salad

Million Dollar Pasta Salad That's Creamy, Crunchy, and Gluten-Free

Discover the Million Dollar Pasta Salad, a gluten-free, creamy dish that combines savory bacon and crunchy almonds for a delightful taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Gluten Free Pasta Tinkyada Fusilli recommended
  • 4-5 pieces Green Onions Chopped; chives can be substituted
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded; can substitute with Colby jack cheese
  • 1 cup Real Bacon Bits Or use cooked crumbled bacon or a meat-free option
  • ½ cup Slivered Almonds Pecans or walnuts can be used
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip Mayonnaise can be used as a substitute, adjust for sweetness

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 3 cups of gluten-free pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. While the pasta cooks, chop 4-5 green onions, shred 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and measure 1 cup of bacon bits and ½ cup of slivered almonds. Put in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the chopped green onions, shredded cheese, bacon bits, and slivered almonds into the large mixing bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Add 1 cup of Miracle Whip to the mixing bowl and fold it into the mixture until thoroughly coated.
  5. Fold the cooled gluten-free pasta into the mixture, ensuring every piece is coated with dressing.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  7. After chilling, stir the salad gently and serve either immediately or cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, cool pasta completely before mixing and adjust the dressing to taste. For added crunch, consider diced veggies like bell peppers or cucumbers.

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