Creamy Shell Pasta Salad Recipe

By Suesee50

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1 cup uncooked small pasta shells
• 3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
• 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
• 1 hard-cooked egg, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup prepared ranch salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, carrot, cheese, cucumber, celery, sunflower kernels and egg.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Yield: 6-8 servings.