{"id":108639,"date":"2023-04-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/?p=108639"},"modified":"2024-08-07T08:06:50","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T13:06:50","slug":"creamy-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/creamy-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I am so excited to share this creamy pasta salad recipe with you today! It&#8217;s one of the most delicious pasta salads I have made and my children loved it, too. It&#8217;s the perfect side dish for a <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-bbq-side-dishes\/\">barbecue season<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-picnic-food-ideas\/\">summer gatherings<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pasta salad is the warm weather version of <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/creamy-garlic-mac-cheese\/\">mac and cheese<\/a>\u2014the best comfort food! Mix up a big batch and watch it disappear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More<\/strong> <strong>Summer Salads:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/7-layer-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7 Layer Salad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/classic-potato-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classic Potato Salad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/classic-pea-salad-with-bacon\/\">Pea with Bacon Salad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-broccoli-salad\/\">Broccoli Salad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/ambrosia-salad\/\">Ambrosia Salad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-chicken-salad-with-grapes\/\">Chicken Salad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/egg-salad-recipes\/\">Egg Salad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/simple-macaroni-salad\/\">Macaroni Salad<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-picnic-food-ideas\/\">40+ Easy Picnic Foods.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/creamy-pasta-salad\/?tp_image_id=108640\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-in-pasta-salad\"><strong>Ingredients in Pasta Salad:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+mptwZjxEM4hJ6vT7cFXB0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rotini Pasta<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; While you can use any shape of pasta for this recipe, I find that rotini is perfect for soaking in our delicious creamy sauce. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tomatoes<\/strong> &#8211; Sliced cherry tomatoes add so much to this pasta salad. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bell Peppers<\/strong> &#8211; Chopped red bell peppers are a delicious pasta salad topping. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peas<\/strong> &#8211; Frozen peas are a usual suspect in my pasta dishes because they are delicious and sweet. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cucumber<\/strong> &#8211; Chopped cucumber adds a little crunch. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carrot<\/strong> &#8211; Shredded carrot adds texture and some sweet crunch to this recipe. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Onion<\/strong> &#8211; Chopped onion is an essential ingredient to boost the flavor of this dish. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creamy-pasta-salad-dressing-ingredients\"><strong>Creamy Pasta Salad Dressing Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mayonnaise<\/strong> &#8211; Tangy mayonnaise is the base to make our dressing creamy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sour Cream<\/strong> &#8211; Another creamy ingredient that adds flavor and depth to the sauce. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lemon Juice<\/strong> &#8211; My favorite summer ingredient! Lemon juice brings out all the flavors and adds some tart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>White Vinegar<\/strong> &#8211; A little extra acid for flavor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minced Garlic, Dried<\/strong> &#8211; You can also sub this for garlic powder. I enjoy the texture of the dried minced garlic. I am one of those people who add a little extra garlic to every recipe. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parsley, Dried<\/strong> &#8211; For a savory finish. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt and Pepper<\/strong> &#8211; To taste. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/creamy-pasta-salad\/?tp_image_id=108641\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-75x60.jpg 75w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-550x440.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-to-cook-pasta-156x125.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-creamy-pasta-salad\"><strong>How to Make Creamy Pasta Salad:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by boiling a pot of water until the noodles are cooked a little past al dente. I let them soak a few extra minutes before straining. Extra soft noodles will stay soft once they are cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strain the water out and allow the pasta to cool before mixing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix up your sauce. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, white vinegar, dried minced garlic, dried parsley&nbsp;and salt and pepper to taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare your chopped vegetables. Feel free to add extra vegetables for a crunchier and more healthy salad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a large bowl, mix the cooled noodles, sauce and vegetables together. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/creamy-pasta-salad\/?tp_image_id=108642\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-75x60.jpg 75w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-550x440.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-ingredients-156x125.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-making\"><strong>Tips for Making:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook your pasta slightly past al dente for extra softness that helps your salad stay soft when chilled. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the choice of vegetables to suit your tastes and add extra vegetables for a more crunchy and healthy dish. Choose lots of colorful veggies. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotini pasta or macaroni are great choices for this recipe. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"960\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/creamy-pasta-salad\/?tp_image_id=108643\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-100x80.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-75x60.jpg 75w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-750x600.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-730x584.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-700x560.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-550x440.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Pasta-Salad-Recipe-how-to-156x125.jpg 156w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-suggestions-goes-great-with\"><strong>Serving Suggestions\/Goes Great With:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other recipes you may like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/tomato-burrata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tomato Burrata Salad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/deli-style-tuna-salad\/\">Best Tuna Salad Recipe <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/strawberry-caprese-salad\/\">Strawberry Caprese Salad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/easy-bbq-side-dishes\/\">50+ Easy BBQ Side Dishes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/best-at-home-mojito-recipe\/\">Best Mint Mojito Recipe<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><h2 class=\"custom-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660152942311\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does this last in the refrigerator? <\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Store in your fridge in a sealed container for up to three days. <\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660152944117\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this the night before? <\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. This salad is best made at least eight hours before and can be stored overnight with great results. Stir before serving. <\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660152945459\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best pasta for pasta salad? <\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">We recommend rotini, macaroni or rotelle. 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wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-108866 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-0 wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"108866\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time 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\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mayonnaise <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup &#032;sour cream \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sour cream <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon &#032;lemon juice &#032;(fresh )\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon juice <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(fresh )<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;vinegar &#032;(white)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vinegar <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(white)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons &#032;dried garlic &#032;(minced)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried garlic <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(minced)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons &#032;dried parsley \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried parsley <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u215b&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt &#032;(or to taste )\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u215b<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(or to taste )<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u215b&#032;teaspoon &#032;pepper &#032;(or to taste )\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u215b<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(or to taste )<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-108866 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #333333;color: #333333;border-radius: 3px;\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"108866\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"108866\" style=\"background-color: #333333;color: #ffffff;border-left: 1px solid #333333;\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <!-- @todo add () to equipment notes -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop-right recipe-right\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-heading-instructions\"><h3 class=\"oc-recipe-heading-text\">Instructions<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-108866-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-108866-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"108866\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108866-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Begin by boiling a pot of water until the noodles are cooked a little past al dente. I let them soak a few extra minutes before straining. Extra soft noodles will stay soft once they are cold.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108866-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Strain the water out and allow the pasta to cool before mixing.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108866-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix up your sauce. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, white vinegar, dried minced garlic, dried parsley\u00a0and salt and pepper to taste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108866-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Prepare your chopped vegetables. Feel free to add extra vegetables for a crunchier and more healthy salad.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-108866-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, mix the cooled noodles, sauce and vegetables together. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <!-- @todo add () to attached ingredients -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-108866-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>Cook your pasta slightly past al dente for extra softness that helps your salad stay soft when chilled.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the choice of vegetables to suit your tastes and add extra vegetables for a more crunchy and healthy dish. Choose lots of colorful veggies.<\/li>\n<li>Rotini pasta or macaroni are great choices for this recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-meta\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">\u00a9 Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/author\/elsie-larson\/\" target=\"_self\">Elsie Larson<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Salad<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American, Italian<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keywords <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">pasta, pasta salad<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<details class=\"oc-recipe-nutrition\">\n\n    <summary><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header\">Nutrition<\/h3><\/summary>\n\n    <div id=\"recipe-108866-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label wprm-nutrition-label-layout\" style=\"border: 1px solid #333333;max-width: 250px;padding: 5px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;\">\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\"> .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line {background-color: #333333;} .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient {border-top-color: #333333;}<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-title\">Nutrition Facts<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-regular\">Creamy Pasta Salad<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-serving wprmp-nutrition-label-block-serving-big\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-serving-text\">Serving Size<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-serving-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-serving-value\">12 g<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-bold\">Amount per Serving<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-calories\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calories<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-extra-container\">296<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-daily\">% Daily Value*<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">23<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">35<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Saturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">4<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">25<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Trans Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Polyunsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">13<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Monounsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">5<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Cholesterol<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">17<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">6<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sodium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">214<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">9<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Potassium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">160<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">5<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Carbohydrates<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">18<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">6<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fiber<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">2<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sugar<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Protein<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">4<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin A<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">1281<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">IU<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">26<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin 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