Confetti Salad 🎉

There’s just something special about a creamy pasta salad—it’s nostalgic, refreshing, and always a hit at potlucks or family gatherings. This Confetti Salad lives up to its cheerful name, with vibrant veggies, tender pasta, and a tangy, creamy dressing that ties it all together. Whether you’re packing it for a picnic, serving it at a cookout, or meal-prepping for the week, this salad is both festive and flavorful!

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 (16 oz) package spaghetti

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ red onion, diced

  • 1 large cucumber, diced

  • 3 celery stalks, diced

  • 1 can whole kernel corn, drained

Dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

  • 1 ½ tsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Confetti Salad 🎉

There’s just something special about a creamy pasta salad—it’s nostalgic, refreshing, and always a hit at potlucks or family gatherings. This Confetti Salad lives up to its cheerful name, with vibrant veggies, tender pasta, and a tangy, creamy dressing that ties it all together. Whether you’re packing it for a picnic, serving it at a cookout, or meal-prepping for the week, this salad is both festive and flavorful!

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 (16 oz) package spaghetti

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ red onion, diced

  • 1 large cucumber, diced

  • 3 celery stalks, diced

  • 1 can whole kernel corn, drained

Dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

  • 1 ½ tsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

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Instructions

  1. Make the dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  2. Cook the pasta – Break spaghetti into 1–2 inch pieces. Boil until al dente, then drain and let cool for about 15 minutes.

  3. Assemble the salad – In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with diced pepper, onion, cucumber, celery, and corn. Toss gently.

  4. Add the dressing – Pour dressing over the salad and mix until everything is well coated.

  5. Chill & serve – Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend. Serve cold and enjoy!

Tips & Variations 🌟

  • Swap spaghetti for rotini or penne if you prefer bite-sized pasta.

  • Add extra crunch with diced carrots or chopped broccoli florets.

  • For protein, stir in diced ham, chicken, or bacon bits.

  • Lighten it up by replacing some mayo with Greek yogurt.

✨ Colorful, creamy, and crowd-pleasing, this Confetti Salad is guaranteed to brighten up any table!