# @createaplatewithdina on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZNovzfBy6G
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66505148-createaplatewithdina-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/bb4cdd1a37.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-05T17:45:10.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dina Borshch | Easy Recipes & Weeknight Meals (@createaplatewithdina) — https://gondola.cc/createaplatewithdina

## Caption

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 Parmesan, and bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes, stirring a couple of times, until crispy and golden. Let cool.
3. Whisk together all dressing ingredients.
4. Add the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion to a large bowl.
5. Toss with the dressing, then add the crispy pasta right before serving.

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## Stats

- **Views:** 6,985
- **Likes:** 428
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 7

## Tags

crunchypasta, summerpastasalad, easyrecipe, salad, pastasalad

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