Creamy Pasta Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

Introduction

This creamy pasta salad is the perfect combination of tender pasta, fresh crunchy vegetables, and a luscious dressing. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch, it’s easy to make and packed with flavor and texture.

Ingredients

300 g pasta (penne, fusilli, or your choice)

1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (for a lighter version)

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow bell pepper, diced

1 cucumber, diced

2 carrots, grated

1/2 red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped

Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make