Pasta Salad Seasoning Mix

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4.4

87 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    11

  • Calories

    69 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Pasta Salad Seasoning Mix

This Pasta Salad Seasoning Mix blends sesame seeds, smoked paprika, poppy seeds, and Parmesan cheese with garlic and celery seed for a savory, slightly smoky flavor. Designed to enhance pasta salads, it adds a textured, seasoned layer that complements various Italian dressings well. The mix can be stored refrigerated and tailored in amount to taste, making it a handy seasoning to keep for quick pasta dishes.

Description

The Pasta Salad Seasoning Mix combines a variety of seeds such as sesame, poppy, and celery with smoked paprika and black pepper, providing a balanced profile of smoky, nutty, and earthy flavors. Parmesan cheese adds a savory depth to the mix. To use, three tablespoons of this seasoning per pound of pasta, combined with Italian dressing, seasons the salad thoroughly. The presence of garlic powder and cayenne pepper adds mild heat and aromatic undertones. Stored in the refrigerator, this seasoning mix keeps fresh for up to four months, making it convenient for repeated use in cold pasta dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds black variety
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons celery seed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
  3. When making pasta salad, use 3 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of pasta, along with your favorite Italian dressing. Use more or less according to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 69kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 1431mg (60%) Potassium 96mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 941IU (19%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 11Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 69kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 1431mg 60%
Potassium 96mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 941IU 19%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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