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Creamy Dill Rainbow Pasta Salad

Creamy Dill Rainbow Pasta Salad

Emma
Want a quick side dish that wows? Make this Creamy Dill Rainbow Pasta Salad packed with fresh veggies and bold flavor. Discover it now!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing:

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp dill seasoning
  • ½ tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • Juice and zest from half a lemon

For the Pasta Salad:

  • 16 ounces pasta any short noodle
  • 5 hard boiled eggs
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup corn fresh, frozen or canned
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese block cut into cubes
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • While waiting for the pasta to cook, combine all dressing ingredients (Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill seasoning, minced garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice and zest) in a large serving bowl. Whisk until smooth and well-incorporated.
  • Prep your vegetables: finely dice the red onion and bell pepper, chop the spinach into smaller, bite-sized pieces, roughly chop the hard-boiled eggs, and cut your cheddar cheese block into small, uniform cubes.
  • Once pasta is done cooking, transfer to a colander and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process. Allow to drain thoroughly.
  • Add cooled pasta to the large bowl with the dressing and fold gently several times to coat the pasta evenly.
  • Incorporate all remaining ingredients (eggs, onion, bell pepper, spinach, corn, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan) and gently fold until everything is well-distributed and coated with dressing.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or Parmesan to your preference.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. For best flavor development, chill at least one hour before serving.
Keyword creamy dill, meal prep recipe, pasta salad, potluck dish, rainbow vegetables, summer recipe