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pittsburgh steelers themed pasta salad served in a white bowl with a bottle of beer and team paraphernalia in the background
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Pittsburgh Steelers Pasta Salad

Pittsburgh Steelers pasta salad is a great way to show your Steeler's pride! Perfect for brunches, Super bowl parties, or really any get together where you want to show off your team colors proudly.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Pasta, Salad, Side Dish, Side Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 339kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups elbow noodles uncooked, divided
  • 8 cups water divided
  • yellow food coloring
  • red food coloring
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large white onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 stalks celery diced
  • 1/2-1 cup sliced black olives

Instructions

  • Divide the water evenly between two medium pots- 4 cups in each. To one pot of water, add 80 drops of food coloring- 77 yellow and 3 red.
  • Heat both pots of water over high heat to bring them to a boil.
  • Once the water comes to a boil, add half the pasta (2 cups) to one pot and the remaining half to the other. Reduce the heat and let the pasta simmer according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally, until cooked.
  • Drain the pasta completely of water, run it briefly under cool water tossing to evenly disperse, and then set it aside.
  • While the pasta cools, make the dressing. To a large mixing bowl, add the mayo, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, & pepper. Whisk together until the mixture's smooth. Refrigerate just until the pasta's cool.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the dressing, tossing until evenly coated.
  • Add in the onion, celery, and olives- again tossing just until everything's evenly incorporated.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg