Easy Pasta Salad
A classic and refreshing pasta salad perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight meal. Loaded with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 0.5 pound Rotini pasta
- 0.5 cup Cucumber chopped
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper chopped
- 0.5 cup Celery chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Black olives sliced
- 0.25 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cucumber, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, black olives, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the pasta salad chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.