Gazpacho Pasta Salad for a Crowd

Gazpacho Pasta Salad for a Crowd

Reunion or other large gathering on the calendar? Prep this refreshing side dish in just 25 minutes and serve a gang with ease.

Prep Time

25

Minutes

Total Time

2:25

Hrs:Mins

Makes

22

servings

1
package (16 oz) rotini pasta
4
large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 4 cups)
1
large unpeeled cucumber, seeded, chopped (about 2 cups)
1/2
medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1
cup spicy hot vegetable juice
1/3
cup red wine vinegar
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
2
teaspoons salt or to taste
1
teaspoon red pepper sauce
2/3
cup olive oil
1
cup chopped fresh cilantro
  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  2. In large bowl, mix pasta, tomatoes, cucumber and onion.
  3. In small bowl, mix vegetable juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and red pepper sauce. Add oil; beat with whisk until blended. Stir in cilantro. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled. Stir before serving.
Makes 22 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Seeding cucumbers is easy if you first slice the cucumber in half, then use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds.
Garnish the salad with sliced avocado and additional cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving (1/2 Cup))
  • Calories 160
    • (Calories from Fat 60),
  • Total Fat 7g
    • (Saturated Fat 1g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 330mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 20g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 2g),
  • Protein 3g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 1/2 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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