Best 9 Pasta Salad With Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

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Pasta salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or backyard barbecues. It's easy to make and can be customized with a variety of add-ins, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. With a buttermilk dressing, pasta salad gets a creamy, tangy flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERMILK PASTA SALAD



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Buttermilk Pasta Salad - the BEST pasta salad ever!! Great for a crowd! Pasta, tomatoes, chives, sweet peppers, basil, cucumbers, onion, sunflower seeds, and feta tossed in a delicious homemade buttermilk dressing made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, chili flakes, and pepper. Add some canned tuna or cooked chicken for a meal! Can make in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve! #easy #pastasalad #recipe #sidedish #pasta

Provided by Plain Chicken

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16-oz) package penne pasta
1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup diced cucumber
½ cup chopped chives
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup mini sweet peppers (sliced)
½ cup salted sunflower seeds
1 cup crumbled feta
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp hot sauce - (such as Crystal brand or Frank's Red Hot)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and black pepper, (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
  • Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add basil, tomatoes, cucumber, chives, red onion, peppers, sunflower seeds, and feta. Toss well and set aside.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight.

PASTA SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Thick buttermilk makes a great base for a creamy dressing with less fat and tons of flavor in this delicious Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and pepper
3/4 pound fusilli or other short twisted pasta
1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup fronds, chopped
10 ounces frozen shelled edamame
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 bunches watercress, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions; add fennel and edamame and cook 1 minute. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta mixture, watercress, and fennel fronds to bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

MINI CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Few shakes hot sauce
1 clove garlic, pressed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 head iceberg lettuce, diced
1/2 cucumber, finely diced
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • For the buttermilk dressing: Combine the buttermilk, mayo, sour cream, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic and some salt and pepper in a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake to combine.
  • For the salad: Combine the carrots, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes in a bowl, pour over the dressing and toss to combine.

BLT SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Using buttermilk is a good way to thicken dressings without having to use much oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices bacon (8 ounces total)
1/2 baguette (8 ounces), sliced into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 pound romaine-lettuce, hearts chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bacon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper. Bake until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.Cool, then crumble into large pieces.
  • Make croutons: Toss bread with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, tossing halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, and scallion; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, tomatoes, and croutons; toss to coat with dressing. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g

PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING



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Pasta salad filled with veggies, cheese, and seasoning. Very tasty and versatile -- is great to make ahead.

Provided by BONNIES

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
6 ounces pepperoni sausage, diced
6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake well.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill 8 hours in the refrigerator

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 835.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons grated cucumber
1/3 of bunch of scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 ounces mixed greens such as Boston and red lettuce, mache or arugula

Steps:

  • Mix or shake ingredients well to blend. Serve over greens.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 25, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 75 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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When serving salad to a crowd, this easy buttermilk ranch dressing comes in handy. It make a full quart of creamy, delicious dressing to toss with your favorite greens and veggies. -Patricia Mele, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 32 servings (1 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD



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I always seem to have leftover cooked chicken. This simple, tasty salad is a great use of your leftover chicken, either white meat, dark meat, or a combination! Romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes combine with ranch dressing, and everything is topped off with crunchy bacon. Use purchased ranch salad dressing, or stir up one of the buttermilk dressing recipes on the site. Enjoy for a hearty lunch with some crackers, or for dinner, with a crusty bread. This recipe is proportioned for one person, but it's easy to double or triple for your needs.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Chicken Salad

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 leaves romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup chopped cooked chicken
½ cup chopped avocado
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
  • Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 910.6 mg

CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Creamy dressing and fresh garden veggies add up to more than the sum of their parts in this crunchy, craveable salad. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Whole Plant Chopped Salad. Cover dressing and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 hearts romaine lettuce hearts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk with leaves, diced
3 each green onions, sliced
¼ cup sunflower seeds
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
  • Toss romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley together in a large bowl. Serve with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
  • If you don't have time to cook the pasta yourself, you can use store-bought cooked pasta.
  • To save time, you can make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
  • Be sure to season the pasta salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the pasta salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Pasta salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer meals. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pasta salad recipe that everyone will love.

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