Description
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that offers a burst of flavor and freshness, making it an ideal companion for any gathering or outdoor picnic. This vibrant salad is packed with colorful vegetables, enveloped in a rich mayonnaise dressing that everyone will love. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy cooks looking to impress guests or feed their families. Not only is it a refreshing side dish, but it’s also customizable, allowing you to adjust flavors and ingredients to suit your preferences. Enjoy it as a classic summer side or as a light main dish – either way, it’s sure to be a hit!
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)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Italian vinaigrette dressing
- 1 + 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the garden rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Italian vinaigrette dressing, Cajun seasoning, ground black pepper, and white sugar; mix well.
- Add the drained pasta along with minced red onion, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, and diced yellow bell pepper into the bowl; stir gently until coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg