Creamy Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe

Creamy Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe

Preparation Time15 mins Cooking Time20 mins Makes 8 servings

A creamy balsamic pasta salad is the perfect complement to any barbecue, party or family gathering. Try it with any combination of vegetables and don’t forget the balsamic vinegar!

Nutritional Information

Calories

290 (1 serving)

Calories from Fat

60 (1 serving)

Total Fat

7g (1 serving)

Saturated Fat

1g (1 serving)

Cholesterol

5mg (1 serving)

Sodium

270mg (1 serving)

Total Carbs

48g (1 serving)

Dietary Fiber

3g (1 serving)

Sugars

5g (1 serving)

Protein

8g (1 serving)

Calcium

4% (1 serving)

Iron

15% (1 serving)

Vitamin C

10% (1 serving)

Vitamin A

30% (1 serving)

Ingredients List
  1. 1 box (16 oz.) orecchiette pasta
  2. 3 1/2 cups assorted fresh vegetables (such as grape tomato halves, shredded carrots and cooked green beans, cut into 1-in. pieces)
  3. 1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Mayonnaise Light Mayo
  4. 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  5. 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  6. 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Directions

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1. Cook orecchiette according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.

2. Combine pasta with remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill if desired.