Jackie’s All-Time Favorite Pasta Salad

2h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1The base of the pasta salad will be Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and to make it healthier.
  2. 2Add Greek yogurt into a glass bowl.
  3. 3Add red wine vinegar to the bowl.
  4. 4Add olive oil to the bowl.
  5. 5Add Dijon mustard to the bowl.
  6. 6Add lemon to the bowl.
  7. 7Add garlic powder to the bowl.
  8. 8Add Italian seasoning to the bowl.
  9. 9Add a pinch of salt to the bowl.
  10. 10Add a pinch of pepper to the bowl.
  11. 11Mix the ingredients well.
  12. 12Add fresh grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl and mix well.
  13. 13The mixture should be creamy.
  14. 14Pop the mixture in the fridge to cool.
  15. 15Dice the celery stalks.
  16. 16Dice the green pepper.
  17. 17Dice the small white onion.
  18. 18Grate the carrot.
  19. 19Add the cooked, drained, oiled and cooled penne to a large mixing bowl.
  20. 20Add the grated carrot to the pasta.
  21. 21Add the diced small white onion to the pasta.
  22. 22Add the diced green pepper and celery stalks to the pasta.
  23. 23Mix the pasta and vegetables together.
  24. 24Add the creamy Italian dressing to the pasta and vegetables.
  25. 25Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
  26. 26Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • pinch salt
  • pinch pepper
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 16 oz short pasta (penne)
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 green pepper
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1 carrot
  • 0.5 small white onion

Equipment

small mixing bowlwhiskknifecutting boardgraterlarge bowltongs

Tips

  • For extra creaminess and to make it more "healthy" use Greek yogurt.
  • Cook pasta ahead of time, add avocado or olive oil so it doesn't stick together and refrigerate until you're ready to use.
  • Refrigerate the dressing for 1-2 hours to thicken up.
  • The homemade dressing makes all the difference.
  • This pasta salad is perfect for a barbecue and everyone will ask for the recipe.
  • It feels like summer when you eat it.
  • The pasta salad is perfect for a barbecue and everyone will ask for the recipe for this one.
  • This is a creamy Italian dressing with Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and to make it more healthy.
  • The dressing uses only 2 to 4 tablespoons of water, to thin, optional.
  • Add the entire creamy Italian dressing and stir to combine.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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