Description
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that combines vibrant fresh vegetables with a rich, creamy dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or casual family meals, this salad not only looks appealing but also bursts with flavor. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can create a refreshing side that will please a crowd. The combination of rotini pasta, crunchy cucumbers, sweet grape tomatoes, and zesty dressing makes every bite enjoyable. Serve it chilled to enhance its refreshing qualities on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 ounces garden rotini pasta (cooked)
- ½ medium red onion (minced)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ½ pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- ½ medium yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Italian vinaigrette dressing
- 1 + 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon White sugar
Instructions
- Cook the garden rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, Italian dressing, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and sugar until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables to the dressing mixture. Gently fold until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cold Prep
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg