Description
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings together a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and a rich, creamy dressing. Ideal for summer gatherings, BBQs, or potlucks, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. With its vibrant presentation and satisfying flavors, it stands out as both a side dish and a light meal option. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled meats, this creamy pasta salad is sure to impress your guests with its delicious taste and appealing texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces Garden rotini pasta (cooked)
- ½ Medium red onion (minced)
- 1 Cucumber (diced)
- ½ Pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Medium yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 3 tablespoons Italian vinaigrette dressing
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 + 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon White sugar
Instructions
- Cook the garden rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Italian dressing, Cajun seasoning, ground black pepper, and white sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta along with minced red onion, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, and diced yellow bell pepper to the dressing. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1–3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg