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Pasta Salad

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A refreshing, colorful, and creamy pasta salad packed with crunchy veggies, tender rotini, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weekday lunches.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (about 12 oz)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Boil a large pot of salted water and prepare a mixing bowl.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Mix tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, onion, olives, and cheese in the bowl.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cook pasta until just past al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Add pasta to the bowl. Whisk together mayo, yogurt, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Toss everything gently until well coated.
  6. Finishing Touches: Fold in chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with herbs and enjoy.

Notes

  • Chill for at least an hour to develop full flavor.
  • Swap mayo with more yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
  • Use gluten-free pasta for dietary needs.

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Keywords: pasta salad, cold pasta salad, picnic salad, creamy pasta salad, easy summer salad

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