Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Summer Garden Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for warm days and gatherings. This delightful salad combines colorful summer vegetables with tender bow-tie pasta, all coated in a creamy lemon dill dressing that elevates every bite. It’s not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve as a side or a main dish. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light family dinners, this salad is sure to impress both kids and adults alike with its freshness and appeal. You can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb bow-tie pasta
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 cup sliced snow peas
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 15 oz canned whole kernel corn (drained)
- Fresh dill weed and salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, and fresh dill until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook bow-tie pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with diced celery, tomatoes, snow peas, red onion, and corn.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until everything is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg