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Creamy Pasta Salad

Creamy Pasta Salad
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Creamy Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines colorful vegetables with a rich, creamy dressing, making it the perfect accompaniment for any summer gathering or picnic. This easy-to-make salad is ready in just 15 minutes, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your company. The combination of garden rotini pasta, diced cucumbers, sweet grape tomatoes, and crunchy bell peppers tossed in a zesty mayonnaise dressing creates a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for meal prep or as a side dish at BBQs, this Creamy Pasta Salad will be a hit with everyone!

Ingredients

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  • 12-16 ounces Garden rotini pasta (cooked)
  • ½ Medium red onion, minced
  • 1 Cucumber, diced
  • ½ Pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Medium yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 3 tablespoons Italian vinaigrette dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 + 1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon White sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add the Garden rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta using a colander and rinse it under cold water to cool down.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Italian vinaigrette dressing, Cajun seasoning, ground black pepper, and white sugar.
  5. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  6. Add the cooled pasta along with minced red onion, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, and diced yellow bell pepper into the mixing bowl.
  7. Gently mix everything together until well coated with the dressing.
  8. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours before serving.
  10. Serve cold and enjoy your delicious Creamy Pasta Salad!

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