Creamy Pasta Salad Dressing
With a blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes, this creamy dressing clings well to the pasta, ensuring that each bite is flavorful. The creamy texture contrasts perfectly with crisp veggies and al dente pasta!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise do not substitute
- ⅛ cup apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard (sub with traditional mustard or brown mustard)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.1 cup mayonnaise, ⅛ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Notes
- Choose the Right Pasta – Use pasta shapes that hold onto the dressing well, like rotini, fusilli, farfalle, or shells. These shapes have nooks and crannies that trap the creamy dressing, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Balance Creaminess with Crunch - Include a variety of textures by adding crisp vegetables like bell peppers, cucumbers, or celery. This contrast makes the salad more interesting and enjoyable to eat.
- Marinate - For the best pasta salad, make ahead and refrigerate overnight (with dressing). This makes it so flavorful, as the dressing better adheres to the noodles, melding all the textures together.
Storage Tips
Since this is a mayonnaise based dressing, it can only be at room temperature for a maximum of 2 hours. Refrigerate covered for 3-5 days. Reserve a little extra dressing to toss with your pasta salad to refresh before serving leftovers.Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg