Creamy Pasta Salad
A quick and flavorful creamy pasta salad loaded with vibrant veggies, perfect for busy weeknights or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup canned vegetables (like peas or corn), drained
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- Mix yogurt and mayonnaise in a bowl to create the dressing.
- Combine the cooled pasta, diced bell pepper, canned vegetables, and olives in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture, and gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Let the pasta cool properly to prevent the dressing from becoming too warm and runny. Feel free to customize with additional fresh veggies or proteins.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/creamy-pasta-salad-recipe/