Creamy Cajun Pasta Salad
Total Time: 00h 55m
Hands-on Time: 00h 25m
Makes: 10 - 16 servings
Bringing the “Big Easy” to everyday pasta salad, this dish is a hit with robust flavors, a little spice and a creamy texture that will keep you coming back for more.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 tablespoons Simply Organic® Parsley
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 packet Simply Organic® Cajun Dry Rub
- 1 box (16 ounces) rotini noodles
- 1 cup carrot, shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce or preferred hot sauce
- 1½ cups red bell pepper, julienned
Directions
- Cook noodles as directed on the box. Drain, let cool and refrigerate in a 6-quart bowl until ready to assemble pasta salad.
- Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, hot sauce, lemon juice, parsley, green onion and Cajun Dry Rub.
- Remove chilled pasta from refrigerator and add red bell pepper, carrot, celery and red onion, stirring gently to combine. Add Cajun mayonnaise mixture and stir until well coated.
- Add cooked and chilled shrimp or chicken to salad for extra protein.
- For even fresher taste when using Simply Organic® Parsley, soak the leaves in a little ice water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain, before using.
