Acini di Pepe Salad

Name: Acini di Pepe Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup whipped topping; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; Dash celery seed; 3/4 cup chopped fresh cauliflower; 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained; 1/3 cup frozen peas, partially thawed; 1 tablespoon raisins; Optional: Lettuce leaves and minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Looking for a quick lunch idea? Blend veggies, tiny pasta and juicy pineapple bits to make my favorite acini di pepe salad recipe. —June Herke, Watertown, South Dakota

Ingredients

1/4 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whipped topping
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
Dash celery seed
3/4 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1/3 cup frozen peas, partially thawed
1 tablespoon raisins
Optional: Lettuce leaves and minced fresh parsley

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, whipped topping, onion and celery seed. Add cauliflower, pineapple, peas, raisins and pasta; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. If desired, serve on a lettuce-lined plate and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 295 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.

Looking for a quick lunch idea? Blend veggies, tiny pasta and juicy pineapple bits to make my favorite acini di pepe salad recipe. —June Herke, Watertown, South Dakota

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