Mostaccioli Pasta Salad

Submitted by Theresa P

"This is a sweet/sour pasta salad,perfect for a potluck or picnic because of no mayonnaise. It is very good and so simple too make. It is a favorite here at our house. ENJOY!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 lb mostaccioli pasta
• 6 drops yellow food coloring
• 1 1⁄2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 finely diced onion
• 1 finely diced cucumber
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil

directions

1. Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions (add the food coloring to the pasta cooking water).
2. Mix the vinegar, sugar and spices; heat to boiling.
3. Add the onion, cucumber and oil; mix all with the cooked and drained pasta.
4. Chill for several hours until serving.