Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe: Your New Favorite Easy Side Dish
Enjoy a delicious and refreshing creamy pasta salad that’s perfect for summer barbeques or picnics! This easy side dish will become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Add your favorite vegetables for extra crunch and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, Side Dish, Easy Salad