Everything gets tossed in a light creamy dressing and the result is a fresh, slightly tangy pasta salad with plenty of different flavors. These creamy pasta salad recipes are the perfect addition to any picnic or potluck. We use a combination of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or avocado to create a creamy dressing for these pasta salads.

Ingredients of Creamy Pasta Salad

  1. It's 1 cup of cooked spiral pasta.
  2. It's 1/3 cup of grape tomatoes, halved.
  3. Prepare 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Prepare 3 tablespoons of chopped onion.
  5. You need 3 tablespoons of chopped cucumber.
  6. Prepare 3 tablespoons of chopped green pepper.
  7. It's 2 tablespoons of shredded Parmesan cheese.
  8. You need 2 tablespoons of sliced pepperoncini.
  9. It's 2 of radishes, sliced.
  10. It's 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
  11. You need 1/4 cup of reduced-fat ranch salad dressing.

Creamy Pasta Salad instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine the first 10 ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat..
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving..

Full of fresh, flavorful ingredients, this Creamy Pasta Salad recipe is a quick and easy dish for picnics, potlucks, or light and satisfying dinners. The Italian-inspired ingredients like pepperoni, mozzarella, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, and fresh herbs are tossed in a Creamy Italian dressing for a crowd-pleasing meal that makes summer entertaining easy! Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. From backyard barbecues to summer dinners, pasta salad is a staple. There's just something about the taste of creamy, flavorful pasta mixed with finely diced veggies.

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