Side Dish

Classic Creamy Pasta Salad

Name: Classic Creamy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 grams Elbow macaroni; 180 ml Mayonnaise; 2 medium Celery stalks; 0.5 unit Small red onion; 1 medium Red bell pepper; 15 ml Dijon mustard; 15 ml White vinegar; 5 grams Granulated sugar; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

This super easy classic creamy pasta salad is a delightful side dish perfect for any gathering, potluck, or simple weeknight meal. Made with tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a rich, tangy dressing, it's a make-ahead favorite that comes together in minutes with common supermarket ingredients.

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

10 min

Total time

25 min

Servings:

persons

1Ingredients

225 gramsElbow macaroni
180 mlMayonnaise
2 mediumCelery stalks
0.5 unitSmall red onion
1 mediumRed bell pepper
15 mlDijon mustard
15 mlWhite vinegar
5 gramsGranulated sugar
0.5 teaspoonSalt
0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper

2Instructions

1
Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. Set aside to drain completely.
⏱ 10 min
2
While the pasta cools, finely dice the celery stalks, red onion, and red bell pepper.
⏱ 7 min
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱ 3 min
4
Add the cooled, drained macaroni and the diced vegetables to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱ 3 min
5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for 4 hours or overnight.
⏱ 60 min