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Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad THM-s

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Author Glenda Groff

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet onion
  • 3 jalapenos
  • 1 box Dreamfield Elbows
  • 1 1/2 cups finely diced celery
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon pieces
  • Dressing:
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Liquid smoke
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. Grill jalapenos and onions until the skin/outside layer in browned. Set aside to cool. When cooled, finely dice onion. Cut peppers in half and remove seeds and membranes. cut into small pieces. Cook the Dreamfield Pasta following manufacturer's instructions on the box. Drain and rinse with cold water. Add celery, cheese, bacon, and grilled onion and jalapeno to pasta. Set aside. Combine dressing ingredients until well blended. Toss with pasta and veggies. Refrigerate for 4 hours to combine flavors. Serve 10.