Easy Pasta Salad

"Full of fresh, flavorful ingredients, this easy pasta salad recipe is a popular side dish for picnics, potlucks and cookouts. The creamy salad starts with a bright, smooth dressing made with mayo, lemon, fresh basil and garlic. Serve the cold pasta salad with your favorite meat-based entrees, like pulled BBQ pork, grilled chicken, burgers, steak, fried chicken or fish. It's a crowd-pleasing meal that makes summer entertaining easy! If you're hosting a summer get-together or heading over to a friend's house for a picnic, then this easy pasta salad with mayo is for you. After all, a Southern potluck would not be complete without plenty of sides on the table! While we love a wide variety of pasta salad recipes -- from Macaroni Salad to Shrimp Pasta Salad, Classic Pasta Salad to Italian Pasta Salad -- this creamy version with an easy homemade dressing is always a favorite. "

Preparation Time30 min

Chilling Time2 hr

Cooking MethodSkillet