4 Ingredient Pasta Salad with a surprise little twist at the end, is easy to make perfect to add to any meal, picnic or Holiday dinner. The ingredients add a flavor burst as they blend together perfectly.
This 4 Ingredient Pasta Salad is a simple recipe with simple ingredients. The flavors blend perfectly and it is a quick recipe to put together. In fact, you may likely have these ingredients already in your pantry and refrigerator for a last minute supper addition.
All different kinds of salads are the perfect addition to any meal. From Grape Jello Salad, Cherry Cheesecake Fluff Salad to Frozen Fruit Salad, salads come in many different shapes and forms. Meat salads can't be forgotten or lettuce salads like this Grilled Chicken Salad.
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Ingredients
- corkscrew pasta
- diced tomatoes - canned
- green onions
- bacon
- sea salt - optional
The Process
This simple and easy pasta salad is whipped up in no time. In fact, you can cook the pasta on the stove and bake the bacon in the oven at the same time.
This pasta salad is healthier than most and better for you then other pasta salads. There isn't any mayonnaise or sugars in it. It is simple, easy ingredients. Some you can even grow in your garden if you have one. Okay, maybe just the green onions but wouldn't it be lovely if you could grow bacon in your garden? I think so too.
There is a surprise ingredient at the end. I don't know if you have ever used Pink Himalayan Sea Salt before, but it is my favorite salt to use. I think it has a great flavor and adds such depth to the recipe. It looks like this.
Don't have any Pink Himalayan Sea Salt? You could use coarse table salt as well.
Wait, no dressing?
Yes, no dressing! The Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and the juice from the canned tomatoes is enough to give it the kick it needs. The onions add a nice punch to it as well.
Sometimes it is best to let the natural ingredients come together to add that flavor the recipe needs.
Additions
- green peppers
- mushrooms
- Italian dressing - if you want an actual dressing on it
- Vinaigrette dressing
Should I rinse the pasta?
Yes! In the case of pasta salad recipes, you should rinse the pasta before you mix the ingredients in with it. Rinsing the pasta helps bring the temperature down which is what you want for a pasta salad verses served as a pasta dish. It also helps the pasta not to stick together and stay loose, which is what is needed for a salad.
Chill
Be sure to let the pasta salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. The flavors need a chance to blend and get to know each other. Do not skip this step.
Storage
Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If serving this salad outside, be sure to keep the salad cool while serving.
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📖 Recipe
4 Ingredient Pasta Salad
Print PinIngredients
- ½ lb corkscrew pasta
- ½ cup diced tomatoes with juice
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- 4 strips cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 teaspoon Pink Himalayan Sea Salt optional, can use sea salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water.
- Cook bacon in oven at 400* for 12-15 minutes or until desired crispness. Remove from pan and place on paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Mix pasta, green onions, bacon and tomatoes (canned) in medium bowl. Sprinkle Pink Himalayan Sea Salt on top and stir.
- Chill for 2 hours. Serve. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
- Green peppers, red peppers or mushrooms can be added.
- Be sure to let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the flavors have a chance to blend together.
Sonja A. says
Using canned tomatoes with the juice was the best thing in pasta salad ever. Thanks so much for the recipe.
Kim Strawn says
Thank you! I am so glad you like it!