Creamy Conchiglie Pasta Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Perfect for cookouts, family gatherings, and Sunday dinners, this deliciously seasoned conchiglie pasta salad is tossed with crisp vegetables in creamy, mayo-based dressing.

Ingredients

8 ounces conchiglie pasta (small shells)
1/2 cup minced celery
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles
2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cubed sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse briefly with cold water, and drain again.
2 Combine celery, red and green bell pepper, pickles, green onion, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Fold in mayonnaise and sour cream until well blended. Taste and add additional seasoning salt if needed. Fold in pasta.
3 Cover and refrigerator at least 4 hours, or overnight.
4 Remove from the refrigerator. Fold in Cheddar cheese and serve.