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creamy cold pasta salad for summer cookouts

Creamy Cold Pasta Salad for Summer Cookouts – Perfectly Delicious

Join me for a delicious creamy cold pasta salad that’s perfect for summer cookouts. Fresh ingredients make this dish a must-try for gatherings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz (227 g) rotini pasta
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (150 g) cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and peas.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Add more vegetables like broccoli or carrots for added crunch.
  • This dish can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: creamy salad, cold pasta, summer cookouts