Creamy Cheddar Pasta Salad with a simple dressing is a fantastic side dish for a summer BBQ! It's versatile too - add in broccoli or any other veggies that you'd like!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Course: pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Keyword: macaroni salad, summer
Ingredients
1poundrotinior pasta of choice
1red bell pepperfinely chopped
3ribsceleryfinely chopped
8ozcheddar cheesecut into small cubes
1/4cuponionfinely chopped
1cupmayonnaise
1/4cupsugar
2tbspapple cider vinegar
1/2tspblack pepper
1/2tspdried parsley
fresh chopped broccolioptional
Instructions
Cook rotini according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water until the pasta has cooled. Drain well.
In a large bowl combine mayo, sugar, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and dried parsley.
Combine the cooled pasta with the dressing and stir in the chopped red bell pepper, celery, finely chopped onion, and chunks of cheese.