This viral CRUNCHY PASTA SALAD is a fun twist on a classic pasta salad and perfect for summer BBQs, cookouts, and potlucks. The pasta gets seasoned, tossed with Parmesan, and baked until crispy, then mixed with fresh veggies and a creamy homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Crispy Pasta
* 12 oz pasta, cooked al dente
* ¼ cup avocado oil
* 1½ tsp Vegeta seasoning
* 1½ tsp garlic salt
* 1 tsp paprika
* ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* Extra Parmesan for topping
Salad
* 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped (5–6 cups)
* 10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
* 1 English cucumber, sliced
* 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
* ½ medium red onion, diced
Dressing
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* 2 garlic cloves, grated
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp onion powder
* 2 tsp dried dill
* ¼ tsp black pepper
* Salt, to taste
Directions
1. Toss the cooked pasta with avocado oil, Vegeta, garlic salt, paprika, and Parmesan cheese.
2. Spread onto a baking sheet, top with extra Parme...
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