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The Best Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

The Best Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

5 from 13 reviews

This Creamy Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing favorite, perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as a side dish for any meal. The creamy dressing coats the pasta and vegetables for a delicious and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 1 lb rotini pasta

Dressing:

  • 1 1/2 cups light mayo
  • 1 1/2 tbsp beef bouillon paste
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk, possibly more for thinning out
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Veggies:

  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 4 cups halved cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil water, add pasta, cook until aldente, drain, and chill.
  2. Prepare Dressing: Mix mayo, beef bouillon, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, and salt until smooth. Toss with pasta.
  3. Add Veggies: Mix in peppers, red onion, and tomatoes. Season and serve or chill.

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Keywords: Creamy Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, Creamy Salad, Picnic Salad