# The perfect pasta salad

A refreshing, creamy pasta salad made with a custom mayo-based dressing and crunchy vegetables.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp pickle juice
- 1 clove garlic, fresh
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp chives, fresh
- 8 oz pasta, cooked
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced

## Instructions

1. Combine mayo, olive oil, pickle juice, fresh garlic, black pepper, onion powder, and fresh chives in a tall container and blend until smooth.
2. Place cooked pasta, diced red onion, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and diced yellow bell pepper in a large mixing bowl.
3. Toss the pasta and vegetables together.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until evenly coated.

## Equipment

- immersion blender
- large mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLLE8uKP/
- Creator: nutrientmatters
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b1343614-0d60-4ef6-bcac-23335da1e5d6
- Extracted: 2026-10-05

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