Garden Pasta Salad
Garden pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that combines cooked pasta with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a flavorful dressing. It's a perfect side dish for picnics, barbecues, or as a light and refreshing meal on its own.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Pasta Macaroni, penne, or rotini
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 2 Tbsp White Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Salt more or less to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Celery Salt more or less to taste
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 cup Cucumber diced
- 1 cup Celery diced
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese diced into cubes
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley minced
Optional
- 1 tsp Fresh Parsley minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, and spices including parsley. Whisk together to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Pour half of the pasta into the bowl with the dressing and then toss to combine. Add the other half and repeat.
- Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, and cheese to the dressed pasta and toss to combine. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Immediately before serving, give the pasta one more toss to redistribute the dressing. Garnish with 1 tsp of minced parsley, optional.