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The Best Creamy Pasta Salad: 7 Secret Tips for the Ultimate Side Dish


  • Author: katarina
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

A definitive guide to crafting the ultimate creamy pasta salad that stays moist, flavorful, and perfectly textured every single time you make it.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb Rotini pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red onion

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta until al dente
  2. Whisk dressing ingredients
  3. Rinse pasta with cold water
  4. Combine pasta with dressing
  5. Fold in vegetables
  6. Chill and serve

Notes

High-protein Greek yogurt addition, crowd-pleasing texture, perfect for make-ahead meal prep.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 kcal