How to make the BEST Creamy Italian Pasta Salad for your next cookout!
Hi friends! I hope you all are enjoying this weather just as much as I am!!! I am certain that many of you are either hosting several barbecues, or going to several. With that being said, I have the PERFECT barbecue/ cookout side dish recipe to share. I’m going to show you how to make the BEST Creamy Italian Pasta Salad!!!!
My recipe for creamy Italian Pasta Salad is quite easy. I use tri colored spiral pasta, but if you have a different pasta that you would like to use, you can definitely do so
I added a lot of nice fresh veggies to this pasta salad, and I made a nice creamy dressing to take this Italian pasta salad to another level!
Check out my recipe and video down below!
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag of garden spiral pasta
- 1 large cucumber, peeled & chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in halves
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium sized yellow onion, diced
- 1 1/2 cup Miracle Whip ( if you don’t like Miracle Whip, you can use your favorite mayo)
- 1 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in lightly salted water until it is nice and al dente.
- Drain the pasta, then rinse it under cool water, and set it to the side.
- Bring some water to a boil, then add in the broccoli.
- Boil the broccoli for a minute or 2, then drain .
- Immediately place the broccoli in a pot of ice water, and let it sit for about 2 minutes, then drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Miracle Whip & Italian Dressing. Mix until the dressing is nice and smooth.
- Add in the pasta, and fold it in until all of it is well coated.
- Next, add in all of the vegetables, and feta cheese.
- Fold in all of the ingredients, until everything is well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the pasta for about 1 hour, or until it’s nice and cold.
- Serve and enjoy!
Beverly Hartis says
June 10, 2015 at 6:51 pmIt would be nice to have the nutritional information posted with the recipes so we would know whether it is something we would be able to eat on certain diets.
Rosie says
June 10, 2015 at 7:05 pmSorry, I provide free content, and videos. I will not be adding nutritional facts as well. Thanks for stopping by.
Devoria says
June 10, 2015 at 7:42 pmThis pasta salad looks YUM!!!!…..love all the colors….I will certainly be making this!
Rosie says
June 11, 2015 at 10:36 amDefinitely give it a try 🙂
Sandie Maldonado says
June 11, 2015 at 1:38 pmJust made this today and even before it has married all the flavors, it’s going to be wonderful. Love your recipes.
Rosie says
June 19, 2015 at 3:39 pmThanks for trying my recipe! XOXO
Sandie Maldonado says
June 19, 2015 at 4:15 pmI try each and every one of them.
Diane L says
June 25, 2015 at 12:56 pmMade your creamy Italian pasta salad, it was yummy! Thanks for sharing.
Rosie says
June 30, 2015 at 5:04 pmThanks for giving it a try!
Alicia says
June 28, 2015 at 10:18 amI was just wondering , about how many servings is this pasta recipe? Thank you!
Rosie says
June 30, 2015 at 5:02 pmAbout 8-10 servings 🙂
bristol plasterers says
July 8, 2015 at 9:04 amGreat little recipe. Top marks. Thanks for sharing this.
Simon
Rosie says
July 11, 2015 at 12:34 amThanks for coming by!
Stephanie says
August 17, 2015 at 5:52 amMade this the other day and it was delicious and easy. Thanks Rosie!
Rosie says
August 18, 2015 at 5:01 pmThanks for giving it a try Stephanie!
kathy newberry says
March 13, 2017 at 6:39 pmHI ROSIE LOVE THIS RECIPE I MAKE IT EVERY OTHER SUNDAY..I’AM A USHER AND WE ARE HAVING OUR USHER’S FASHION SHOW ON MARCH 18TH WE ALWAYS EAT BRUNCH AFTERWARDS I’M BRINGING THIS AWESOME SALAD CAN NOT WAIT FOR EVERYONE TO TRY IT….THE BEST SALAD YET….THANKS <3
Rosie says
March 13, 2017 at 9:48 pmI Kathy! Enjoy the salad, and I hope that you enjoy your event! XOXO
Tobes says
April 11, 2017 at 5:20 pmI made this last weekend for a spring get together and my guests thought it was the best ever! Thanks for sharing!
Rosie says
April 11, 2017 at 7:34 pmHi Tobes! Thanks so much for trying my recipe!
Tara says
May 31, 2017 at 1:33 pmYESSSS! Thank you I took this to work and it was a hit and I love that it was simple to make. Thanks for all yummy recipes.
Rosie says
May 31, 2017 at 2:51 pmHi Tara! Thanks so much for giving my recipe a try!
Shaliya says
October 18, 2017 at 2:26 pmIs it possible to make this salad without feta cheese and can I use parmesan cheese instead. Please let me know, I want to try your recipe it looks very yummy. Thanks
Rosie says
October 18, 2017 at 4:08 pmAbsolutely! 🙂
Laura Ketchie says
January 22, 2018 at 6:19 pmThis recipe is great for a crowd. It’s absolutely delicious. I was so pleased with how it turned out when I made it for a family gathering. I’ll definitely be making it again. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Rosie says
January 22, 2018 at 11:15 pmThanks so much for trying!
Sherri B says
June 18, 2018 at 2:43 pmRosie….this is a winner for sure! Even relatives who claimed not to like pasta salad tried it and loved it! This one will be in heavy rotation for sure!
LInda says
July 3, 2018 at 9:13 amRosie wanting to make this tomorrow for the fourth. Not the biggest Miracle Whip fan. My question,if I choose to use Mayo instead should I add a tablespoon or less of sugar? I know Miracle Whip has a sweet taste. Would love to know so I could do this tomorrow. Thanks it sounds just what I was looking for.
Linda says
July 3, 2018 at 5:51 pmThanks Rosie for your quick reply. I caught you on email. Wasn’t sure if my message had went through here. So you told me to start with 1TBSP. of sugar if I was using mayo. instead of miracle whip. Add more, a little at a time if needed to my taste. So that’s is what I’ll do. Thought I’d post your answer so if anyone else needed it by tomorrow too. Just in case you didn’t get to it by then. Thanks again.
Rosie says
July 3, 2018 at 11:49 pmThanks Linda! Happy 4th!
Linda says
July 27, 2018 at 9:21 pmRosie; I’ve made the pasta twice already. The Fourth of July. And now for a couples Bible Study at church. Really a good pasta salad.
Rosie says
July 28, 2018 at 12:38 pmThanks for trying my recipe! Xoxo
DeDee says
February 1, 2019 at 8:04 pmLove this salad, so fresh with the veggies and filling. We even added chicken breast, one meal. And as always people add your personal touch, she gives you the foundation, your personal touch is unlimited. I’m a fan love you and what you do. THANK YOU.
Rosie says
February 2, 2019 at 4:23 pmThanks DeDee!
Tonya says
May 22, 2019 at 12:02 pmROSIE, I will be making your Salad, but could I use Red Onions in place of the White? I Love Color!! Lol..
Rosie says
May 23, 2019 at 12:22 pmAbsolutely hunny! ❤
Sandy says
June 9, 2019 at 3:35 pmHappened across this recently. Couldn’t wait to make it it was a HUGE success!! I was so thrilled. This was the best pasta salad I’ve ever had! Thank you so much for sharing it!!
Rosie says
June 9, 2019 at 6:09 pmThanks for trying Sandy!