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
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
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
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
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
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, salads and dressings
Time 5m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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