Healthy & Delicious Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Healthy & Delicious Creamy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta; 2 1/4 cups carrots, thinly sliced; 2 cups broccoli florets; 2 medium red bell peppers (I like to use one of each to add color) or 2 medium green bell peppers (I like to use one of each to add color); 1 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced (I leave this out); 1 medium red onion; For the dressing; 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise (or regular depending on how you want it to taste); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried dill

Servings: persons

1 lb rotini pasta
2 1/4 cups carrots, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium red bell peppers (I like to use one of each to add color) or 2 medium green bell peppers (I like to use one of each to add color)
1 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced (I leave this out)
1 medium red onion
For the dressing
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise (or regular depending on how you want it to taste)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried dill

1
Cook pasta according to the directions on the package, don't add salt. 3-5 minutes before the pasta is done add the carrots and broccoli (add bell peppers here too if you want them a little cooked). Drain all the contents and rinse with cold water, then drain again.
2
Put the celery, onion, and bell peppers(If you haven't already added them) into a large mixing bowl. Add the pasta mix and gently toss.
3
Begin making the dressing in a medium bowl by whisking together the yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, and dill weed. You may want to add more parsley/lemon juice and/or dill weed to suit your own tastes.
4
Pour half the dressing into the bowl with the pasta and toss well. Put the remaining dressing covered into the refrigerator separately. Cover and refrigerate the pasta mix for at least one hour preferably longer. Serve the salad with the extra dressing on the side.

799

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rotini pasta, 2 1/4 cups carrots, thinly sliced, 2 cups broccoli florets, 2 medium red bell peppers (I like to use one of each to add color) or 2 medium green bell peppers (I like to use one of each to add color), and more.

Yes, Healthy & Delicious Creamy Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy & Delicious Creamy Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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