Allison's Creamy Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe

This creamy pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer barbecues and potlucks! Easy to make and bursting with fresh veggies, it's sure to be a hit. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 24 mins
Calories 176 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Allison's Creamy Veggie Pasta Salad

  • 1 pound shell pasta
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 0 yellow pepper
  • 0 cucumber
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 0 sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 0 sugar
  • 0 balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

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How to Make Allison's Creamy Veggie Pasta Salad

  1. Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, and 1/2 cup chopped black olives to the creamy dressing.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked pasta.
  5. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved).
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to meld. Even better if chilled overnight!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

40g

Carbs

2g

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