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The Best Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

The Best Creamy Italian Pasta Salad | I Heart Recipes
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!!!!

The Best Creamy Italian Pasta Salad | I Heart Recipes

 

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

The Best Creamy Italian Pasta Salad | I Heart Recipes

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

  1. Cook the pasta in lightly salted water until it is nice and al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta, then rinse it under cool water, and set it to the side.
  3. Bring some water to a boil, then add in the broccoli.
  4. Boil the broccoli for a minute or 2, then drain .
  5. Immediately place the broccoli in a pot of ice water, and let it sit for about 2 minutes, then drain.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Miracle Whip & Italian Dressing. Mix until the dressing is nice and smooth.
  7. Add in the pasta, and fold it in until all of it is well coated.
  8. Next, add in all of the vegetables, and feta cheese.
  9. Fold in all of the ingredients, until everything is well combined.
  10. Cover and refrigerate the pasta for about 1 hour, or until it’s nice and cold.
  11. Serve and enjoy!


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Comments

  1. Beverly Hartis says

    June 10, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    It 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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 10, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      Sorry, I provide free content, and videos. I will not be adding nutritional facts as well. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. Devoria says

    June 10, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    This pasta salad looks YUM!!!!…..love all the colors….I will certainly be making this!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 11, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Definitely give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sandie Maldonado says

    June 11, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Just made this today and even before it has married all the flavors, it’s going to be wonderful. Love your recipes.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 19, 2015 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe! XOXO

      Reply
      • Sandie Maldonado says

        June 19, 2015 at 4:15 pm

        I try each and every one of them.

        Reply
  4. Diane L says

    June 25, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Made your creamy Italian pasta salad, it was yummy! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 30, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks for giving it a try!

      Reply
  5. Alicia says

    June 28, 2015 at 10:18 am

    I was just wondering , about how many servings is this pasta recipe? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 30, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      About 8-10 servings 🙂

      Reply
  6. bristol plasterers says

    July 8, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Great little recipe. Top marks. Thanks for sharing this.

    Simon

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 11, 2015 at 12:34 am

      Thanks for coming by!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:52 am

    Made this the other day and it was delicious and easy. Thanks Rosie!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 18, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      Thanks for giving it a try Stephanie!

      Reply
  8. kathy newberry says

    March 13, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    HI 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

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 13, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      I Kathy! Enjoy the salad, and I hope that you enjoy your event! XOXO

      Reply
  9. Tobes says

    April 11, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    I made this last weekend for a spring get together and my guests thought it was the best ever! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 11, 2017 at 7:34 pm

      Hi Tobes! Thanks so much for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  10. Tara says

    May 31, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    YESSSS! 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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 31, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      Hi Tara! Thanks so much for giving my recipe a try!

      Reply
  11. Shaliya says

    October 18, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    Is 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

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 18, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      Absolutely! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Laura Ketchie says

    January 22, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    This 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!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 22, 2018 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks so much for trying!

      Reply
  13. Sherri B says

    June 18, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    Rosie….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!

    Reply
  14. LInda says

    July 3, 2018 at 9:13 am

    Rosie 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.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      July 3, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks 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.

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        July 3, 2018 at 11:49 pm

        Thanks Linda! Happy 4th!

        Reply
  15. Linda says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    Rosie; 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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 28, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe! Xoxo

      Reply
  16. DeDee says

    February 1, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    Love 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.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 2, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      Thanks DeDee!

      Reply

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