Super Easy Pasta Salad

Kree's Note:

This is a delicious, summery pasta salad that's incredibly easy to make! I often get requests for it at family gatherings. I usually use fat-free Italian dressing and light mayonnaise and it still tastes fantastic. Feel free to throw in some peppers and other veggies too!

• Total Time: 13 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1/2 lb uncooked pasta, of your choice
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2-3/4 cup Italian salad dressing (to taste)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
3. Drain and pour pasta into a large dish.
4. Stir in the celery and tomatoes.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the salad dressing and mayonnaise, then pour this mixture over the salad and toss again, to coat.
6. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
7. Enjoy!

Reviews

[ellie_]

Wonderful pasta salad! We will be having this often this summer.

[Sharon123]

This was easy to make and it was super to eat! I used homemade Italian dressing and I halved the recipe. Great! Thanks Kree!

[Irmgard]

I made this for a potluck luncheon at work and there wasn't a bit left to take home. Need I say more? One person asked for the recipe and another commented on the unusual pasta shape I used (radiattore), which contributed to its appeal.