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Vermicelli Pasta Salad

Creamy Vermicelli Pasta Salad Everyone Will Love

This creamy vermicelli pasta salad is a delightful summer side dish, perfect for gatherings and packed with colorful veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 309
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Vermicelli Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 medium Green Pepper Can substitute with any bell pepper variety.
  • 1 medium Sweet Red Pepper Any color bell pepper works well.
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Use both white and green parts.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Creamy Italian Salad Dressing Any creamy dressing can work.
For the Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Seed Fresh dill can be an excellent substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds Cumin can be used instead.
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds Can replace with sesame seeds if desired.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Vermicelli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add vermicelli and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Mixing Bowl: Transfer cooled vermicelli to a large mixing bowl, fluff it gently with a fork to avoid clumps.
  3. Chop the Vegetables: Dice green pepper and sweet red pepper, slice green onions, and add to the bowl.
  4. Add the Flavorful Seeds: Sprinkle dill seed, caraway seeds, and poppy seeds into the bowl and toss gently.
  5. Dress the Salad: Pour creamy Italian dressing over the mixture and toss until well-coated.
  6. Chill for Flavor Fusion: Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 321mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3100IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare a day in advance to allow flavors to meld. Cool the vermicelli fully before mixing to avoid a mushy texture.

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