Pasta Salad with a Light Mayo Dressing
This pasta salad is creamy yet light, featuring a mayo dressing with a hint of soy sauce for extra flavor. Our family favorite for lunch or a simple side!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this pasta salad:
How To Make Pasta Salad: STEP BY STEP
Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!
Step 1
Slice the lettuce and carrot, and chop the boiled eggs.
Step 2
Cook the pasta as directed, then drain and toss with oil.
Step 3
Whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth.
Step 4
Combine veggies, eggs, and dressing in a bowl and toss gently.
Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with black pepper, and enjoy your simple creamy pasta salad!
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Japanese-style Pasta Salad with a Light Mayo Dressing
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Thinly slice the lettuce and carrot. Chop the boiled eggs into small pieces and add them.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well, then toss with ½ tablespoon of oil to prevent sticking.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, eggs, and the dressing. Toss gently until everything is well combined.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper for extra flavor. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe uses macaroni, but you can use any short pasta, such as fusilli, penne, or shell pasta.
- Other vegetables, such as cucumber, bell peppers, or onions, work great too.
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Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
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