Creamy Pasta Salad – Simple, Delicious, and Ready Fast
This creamy pasta salad is light, fresh, and packed with peas, herbs, and a tangy yogurt-mayo dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a chilled weeknight side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rigatoni until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, peas, celery, red onion, dill, and parsley.
4. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
You can substitute rotini or penne for rigatoni. For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Avoid freezing as the creamy texture may separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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