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Bowl of creamy Hooters-style pasta salad with rotini, veggies, and dressing.

Hooters Pasta Salad Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

This Hooters Pasta Salad copycat recipe delivers the perfect balance of creamy, tangy dressing and crunchy veggies tossed with tender rotini pasta. It’s easy to make ahead and ideal for BBQs, potlucks, or quick meals. Enjoy a classic Southern favorite anytime right from your own kitchen!

Ingredients 

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper

Instructions

  • Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • Chop celery, carrots, and green bell pepper into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Add cooled pasta and chopped vegetables to the dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  • Stir before serving and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2756IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 4mg