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Home Town Drive-In Pasta Salad
Home Town Drive-In Pasta Salad
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Elevate spiral pasta salad with tangy homemade dressing, sharp Cheddar cheese, and vibrant red bell pepper.
Ingredients:
  • 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.25 cup finely diced sweet onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
  • 1. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. 2. Cook rotini pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. 3. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water to cool.
  • In a large salad bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, and hot water until sugar is dissolved. Add vinegar, vegetable oil, and oregano to make a flavorful dressing. Toss in tomato, red bell pepper, and onion. Gently mix in rotini and Cheddar cheese, then season with black pepper to taste.