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Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ

Published: May 20, 2019 · Modified: Jul 22, 2020 by Nicole Cook · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 23 Comments

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Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ

This is the Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ. It is one of our favorite summer recipes. It’s a great pasta salad to serve at bbq’s, picnics, and pool parties.

Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ

I am so happy summer is finally almost here.

Because with summer comes all the fun of BBQ’s, picnics, potlucks, pool parties and more.

And food… lots of great food.

I love summery foods from fresh fruits and vegetables, to tropical desserts and more.

But what I especially love, is BBQ food.

And this week it’s all about both.

It falls smack dab in the middle of burger month, which seems perfect since it all seems to go together.

Welcome to BBQ Week 2019!

I’m bringing the best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ today!

Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ

What makes this the Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ?

There are a few ways this pasta salad is perfect for a BBQ.

It’s loaded with all sorts of tasty, delicious ingredients to tantalize your taste buds.

Flavor bursting in every single bite.

It’s a pretty inexpensive salad to make, and it’s incredibly easy to double, triple or even quadruple to feed quite the crowd.

I love recipes that can feed a crowd, and this is the best creamy pasta salad to feed a crowd!

Hands down!

Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ

Oh, and this makes a pretty terrific lunch too.

So if you are looking for something light and summery, grab a bowl of incredible pasta salad.

It’s a favorite summertime lunch for me on a hot day.

Cold pasta salad, yes please.

It’s BBQ Week all up in here! 

This week we are sharing dozens of delicious BBQ recipes.

From burgers, to side dishes, dessert and drinks.

There’s something that is sure to call your name and be the perfect recipe for your next picnic or BBQ.

So be sure and scroll down to check out those recipes!

Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ

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  • Corn Fritters by Back To My Southern Roots
  • Cuban Sandwich Burger by Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Grilled Brussels Sprouts by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
  • Grilled Mac and Cheese Burgers by Our Good Life
  • Grilled Pineapple Mai Tai by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Grilled Porterhouse Steaks with Garlic Herb Compound Butter by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Grilled Veggie Pasta by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Instant Pot Baked Beans by Kate’s Recipe Box
  • Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta and Tequila Dressing by Food Above Gold
  • Sosaties (South African Lamb and Apricot Kebabs) by Caroline’s Cooking
  • Easy Strawberry Basil Margarita by The Beard and The Baker
  • Strawberry Broccoli Salad by Sweet Beginnings
  • Warm Roasted Carrot & Pea Chipotle Salad by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice

Are you ready to make the Best Creamy Pasta Salad?

 

Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ

The Best Creamy Pasta Salad

Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

This is the Best Creamy Pasta Salad for a BBQ. It is one of our favorite summer recipes. It’s a great pasta salad to serve at bbq’s, picnics, and pool parties.

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

  • 1 (16 ounce) box Ditalini pasta
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

FOR THE DRESSING

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

FOR THE SALAD

  1. In a large pot, boil water and add pasta. Cook under very tender. About 12 minutes.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water until pasta is no longer hot. This also helps rinse away extra starches keeping your pasta from sticking together. Place pasta in a large serving bowl.
  3. Add all salad ingredients and vegetables to the pasta. Set aside.

FOR THE DRESSING

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the mayo, sour cream and milk together until smooth. Add the garlic powder, Dijon mustard, sriracha and Worcestershire sauce and whisk until well blended.
  2. Add the dressing to the bowl of pasta and stir gently until well coated.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  4. Cover and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Making this ahead of time and chilling overnight is perfectly fine. If you need to make the sauce creamy again, just add a couple of tablespoons of milk and mix well. 

© Nicole Cook | Daily Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American

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Comments

  1. Ellen

    May 20, 2019 at 5:21 am

    I love creamy pasta salads and this has so much goodness! I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  2. Jolene

    May 20, 2019 at 9:17 am

    Everything’s better with bacon!

    Reply
  3. Kate

    May 20, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    This is such a good looking pasta salad. It’s one of those things that you need a great, go-to recipe of for sure!

    Reply
  4. Teri@The Freshman Cook

    May 20, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    I love Pasta Salad and this looks amazing! Love that you used the Ditalini Pasta! Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  5. Cindy

    May 20, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    These are the kinds of salads I midnight snack on too!

    Reply
  6. Hannah Lewis

    May 20, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    This pasta side dish is so perfect for summer cookouts!

    Reply
  7. Wendy Klik

    May 20, 2019 at 6:02 pm

    Always happy for new potluck recipes and this one sounds delicious. I much prefer pasta salads over potato salads.

    Reply
  8. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck

    May 20, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    Oh yeah! Pasta salad has got to me creamy!!! Love that you used mayo and sour cream!!!

    Reply
  9. Hezzi-D

    May 20, 2019 at 7:43 pm

    We make pasta salad all summer long! Can’t wait to try a new version!

    Reply
  10. Jaida ~ Sweet Beginnings

    May 20, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    I love the addition of sriracha to give a little kick to the creamy dressing!

    Reply
  11. Terri Steffes

    May 21, 2019 at 9:24 am

    I love that you can make a large batch and it is very inexpensive. Sometimes making an expensive dish is just out of the question. Love it.

    Reply
  12. Christie

    May 23, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    Pasta salad is one of the most versatile dishes to bring to a barbecue! Mayo, no mayo, egg, no egg, roasted veg; so many choices. This one looks like the BEST one! So creamy good.

    Reply
  13. Cheese Curd In Paradise

    May 24, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    I am loving the olives, bacon, and fresh chives in this pasta salad! Yum!

    Reply

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