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Creamy Pasta Salad


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy pasta salad loaded with crunchy veggies, feta, and a tangy garlic-lemon mayo dressing. Perfect for summer meals.


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450g) fusilli pasta

1 cup diced red pepper

⅓ cup chopped celery

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

⅓ cup diced red onions

1 cup cucumber, chopped

1 teaspoon dried dill

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Green onions to garnish

Dressing:

1 cup light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice


Instructions

1. Cook pasta in salted water until firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.

2. Add cooled pasta to a bowl. Mix with chopped veggies and feta.

3. Add lemon juice, mayo, dill, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

4. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Substitute feta with mozzarella or cheddar.

For lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Cold
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 290mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 12mg

Keywords: Creamy Pasta Salad, Creamy Garlic Pasta Salad, Cold Pasta Salad Recipes