Italian Pasta Salad Creamy Dressing: Discover a Flavorful Twist!
A delicious and creamy Italian pasta salad that combines fresh vegetables and a flavorful dressing for a perfect side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Italian dressing, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or artichokes.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding more or less mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg