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Cold Pasta Salad Recipe | Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

Try this creamy cold pasta salad recipe made with fresh veggies and a rich dressing. Perfect for summer meals, picnics, and light lunches.
Course Salad
Cuisine International
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 179kcal
Author Garima Dublish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pasta (fusilli, penne, or macaroni)
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (or Fresh Cream)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice (or Vinegar)
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 tsp Sugar / Sugar-Free
  • 1 tsp Mixed Herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
  • ¼ cup Cucumber (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup Bell Peppers (finely chopped - red, yellow, green)
  • ¼ cup Boiled Sweet Corn
  • ¼ cup Carrot (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup Onions (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • Fresh coriander or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Boil water in a large pan with a little salt and oil. Add pasta and cook until al dente as per packet instructions.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Let it cool completely.
  • While the pasta cools, wash and chop cucumber, bell peppers, carrot, cherry tomatoes, and onions. Boil the sweet corn, drain, and let it cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add cooled pasta, all chopped vegetables, and sweet corn.
  • Add lemon juice or vinegar, salt, black pepper, sugar, and mixed herbs.
  • Then add mayonnaise and Greek yogurt or fresh cream.
  • Mix gently until everything is well coated.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour. Chilling enhances the flavors. Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley just before serving, and enjoy your creamy cold pasta salad.