Cajun Pasta Salad

Tender pasta, bell peppers, celery, and onion are tossed with a creamy Cajun-inspired dressing to make this Cajun Pasta Salad irresistible. Pair this flavorful pasta salad with just about any meat off the grill for a memorable summer meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

8 ounces mini penne pasta or the small pasta of your choice
1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch matchsticks, about 1 cup
1 green bell pepper cut into 1-inch matchsticks, about 1 cup
3 celery ribs very thinly sliced, about 1 cup
½ small red onion sliced very thin and chopped, about ½ cup
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper if desired, for additional heat

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon or so of kosher salt to the water as it cooks. Drain everything into a large colander. Rinse well with cold water.
Combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, garlic, and cayenne in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to coat.
Add the bell peppers, celery, and onions and stir again. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir again just before serving.

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