The Ultimate 20-Minute Creamy Pasta SaladVeg
This creamy pasta salad is the perfect quick meal, coming together in just 20 minutes. It features a delightful combination of textures, mixing chewy pasta with crunchy bell peppers, fresh cucumbers, and savory olives. Boosted with protein-rich white beans and tossed in a signature yogurt-mayo dressing, this dish is both rich and surprisingly light. It is an ideal, crowd-pleasing option for lunch, dinner, or as a convenient meal prep staple that tastes better the next day
Ingredients
For the pasta :
250 g Pasta
White beans 250g
2 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced)
1 cup Cucumber
1 cup Corn
1 cup Black Olive
1 Shallots
1 Celery (chopped)
For dressing :
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup Yogurt
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Lemon Wedges
1 tbsp Honey
3 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
Fresh herbs 3 tbsp
Pickle 1/2 cup
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Pasta
1
Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions.
2
Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water for about 15 seconds to stop the cooking process and prevent it from becoming mushy.
Step 2— Prepare the Vegetables
1
While the pasta is cooking, dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into small pieces.
2
Chop the celery, pickles, and shallots finely.
3
drain the canned corn, pit the olives, and rinse the cannellini beans.
4
Finely chop your fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, chives, or mint.
Step 3— Make the Dressing
1
In a small bowl, combine equal parts vegan (or regular) mayo and fat-free Greek-style yogurt.
2
Add lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar), a touch of maple syrup (or honey), salt, and black pepper.
3
Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Step 4— Assemble the Salad
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with all of the prepped vegetables, beans, and herbs.
2
Pour the dressing over the mixture.
3
Stir everything thoroughly until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
Step 5— Serve and Store
1
The salad can be served immediately on a platter.
2
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for easy meal prep.
