Name: Thousand Island Seashell Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 red capsicum diced; 1 green capsicum diced; 1 red onion diced; 5 spring onion thinly sliced; 2 carrot grated; 420 g canned corn drained; 330 ml thousand island salad dressing; 500 g shells pasta shapes; 1/2 tsp salt and pepper *to taste

by KittyLorraine Last updated on 11/12/2021

Very easy to prepare, and tastes best when prepared the night before. Great to take along to a family BBQ, looks very colourful and tasty! - KittyLorraine

Ingredients

1 red capsicum diced
1 green capsicum diced
1 red onion diced
5 spring onion thinly sliced
2 carrot grated
420 g canned corn drained
330 ml thousand island salad dressing
500 g shells pasta shapes
1/2 tsp salt and pepper *to taste

Method

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Rinse through with cold water when draining to stop cooking process.
Step 2

Add pasta to a large bowl along with prepared vegetables, stir through the dressing.
Step 3

Mix together gently until well combined, and add salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Step 4

Cover and refrigerate until needed. Can be served cold or at room temperature.

Equipment

1 bowl

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Dressing can be substituted with 'lite' dressing for a healthier alternative. Can add seafood highlighter and cocktail prawns for something different. Use white part only for spring onions. You can use canned corn or sweetcorn.