Creamy Pasta Salad
A light and refreshing creamy pasta salad perfect for picnics and barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Mix until smooth.
- Add in the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers. Stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Can be served as a side dish or a light main course. Customize with different veggies or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, creamy salad, summer salad, picnic recipe, vegetarian salad
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