Creamy Pasta Salad with Simple Homemade Dressing
A creamy Soslu Makarna Salatası Tarifi made with pasta, vegetables, and a smooth yogurt-mayonnaise dressing, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups short pasta (penne, fusilli, or elbow macaroni)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup corn kernels
1/2 cup pickles, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until firm and tender, then drain and cool under water.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add cooled pasta and mix to coat evenly.
- Add corn, pickles, carrot, bell pepper, and onion.
- Fold in eggs if using and mix gently.
- Add parsley and combine lightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving and stir again before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If the salad thickens after chilling, add a small amount of yogurt or olive oil before serving to adjust texture.