ere’s a delicious recipe for a Pasta Salad with Noodles, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Ham, Everything Bagel, and Complete Seasoning:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces of your favorite pasta noodles (e.g., rotini, penne, or bowtie)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 2 everything bagels, toasted and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Complete Seasoning (or your preferred seasoning blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool completely.
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables, ham, and everything bagels.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, diced ham, and toasted everything bagel pieces.
- Dress the Salad:
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until well coated.
- Season the Salad:
- Sprinkle the Everything Bagel Seasoning and Complete Seasoning over the salad. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the salad again to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.
- Chill:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve:
- Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the pasta salad chilled as a refreshing and flavorful side dish or a light meal on its own.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other ingredients like olives, feta cheese, or grilled vegetables to suit your taste. Enjoy your delicious Pasta Salad
