Pasta Salad Dressing
Combine and shake to mix up the best Pasta Salad Dressing in minutes! Skip the bottle and add fresh, vibrant flavor with this delightfully easy, delicious and versatile pasta salad dressing recipe.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs Italian Seasoning or your favorite
- ⅛ teaspoon salt thick flakes preferred
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper thick flakes preferred
Instructions
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper to a sealable jar, seal and shake or mixing bowl and whisk vigorously.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon dried herbs, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Reserving a small amount, toss with pasta salad. Cover and refrigerate pasta salad 2+ hours to marinate. When ready to serve, add remaining pasta salad dressing and toss to refresh.
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Notes
Reserve a little dressing to refresh pasta salad after it marinates, when ready to serve.
If you're in a pinch, toss and serve, but pasta salad is best when the dressing marinates with the pasta and toppings. When possible, cover and refrigerate 2+ hours to allow the dressing to meld and seep into the pasta.
Herbs for this Dressing:
You can use any herbs in this dressing! Use basil, cilantro, rosemary, oregano or your favorite blend. Ranch Seasoning or Lemon Pepper are amazing on a variety of pasta salads. Spice it up with Chipotle Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning or Fiesta Ranch.Substitutions and Variations
- Lemon Juice - Substitute with your favorite vinegar. Balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar are all favorites. White wine, lime juice and pesto are also great alternatives.
- Oil - Extra Virgin Olive Oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, or even melted butter are great fats for this dressing that coat well.
- Make it Creamy - Substitute oil with mayonnaise, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt to the recipe. Tip: drain and pat prepared pasta so the dressing properly coats and incorporates into the pasta salad.
- Herbs - Substitute dried herbs with 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs.
To Store
Store prepared dressing in an airtight container refrigerated up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and shake to refresh.Nutrition
Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg