THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package Ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1/2 red onion (minced)
1 red bell pepper (minced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives (drained)
1 cup block Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
  • Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
  • Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
  • Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Jennifer Manzano
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ramen Raman
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the combination of the creamy dressing and the fresh vegetables.


Sabbir Hassin
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I'm not a big fan of creamy pasta salads, but this one is an exception. The dressing is light and flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


Antony Ngugi
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can customize it to my own taste.


Hush Babie
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Animah Sylvia
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is to die for.


Redika Datta
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, but this dressing is so light and flavorful that I don't even notice it.


Nelson Chege
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This pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before and it's even better the next day.


Mohsin Khan Niazi
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses and it's always delicious.


Dreama Richess
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


Naseem Nawaz
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the fresh vegetables.


Mdshohidul Islam
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.