Angel Hair Pasta Salad with Veggies Recipe
This Angel Hair Pasta Salad is a light and flavorful dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side. Featuring delicate angel hair pasta mixed with fresh carrots, cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, and dressed with a creamy blend of mayonnaise and Italian salad dressing, seasoned to perfection with Cavender's Greek seasoning. Easy to prepare and customizable to taste, this pasta salad can be served chilled or immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Salad
- 16 oz Angel hair pasta
- 1 can (3.8 oz) Black olives, sliced
- 2 cups Carrots, shaved
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved (or grape tomatoes)
Dressing & Seasoning
- ¾ cup Mayonnaise (adjust to preference)
- ¾ cup Italian salad dressing (adjust to preference)
- 1 tbsp Cavender's Greek Seasoning (add up to 2 tbsp to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the angel hair pasta according to the package directions until al dente, usually about 4-6 minutes. Be careful not to overcook as angel hair pasta is very delicate.
- Drain and Rinse: Drain the cooked pasta and immediately rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta for the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, shaved carrots, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing, and Cavender's Greek seasoning. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour for the flavors to meld together. You can serve immediately if needed, but chilling enhances the taste and texture.
- Storage: Store any leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is best consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and Italian dressing to suit your personal preference for creaminess and tanginess.
- Cavender's Greek Seasoning adds a nice flavor but can be increased for a stronger taste.
- This pasta salad is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or substitute ingredients based on availability.
- Serve chilled for best flavor, but it can also be enjoyed immediately.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within a few days for best taste and safety.
