Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, a fast and easy Salad, fresh vegetables and a creamy homemade dressing make this a perfect lunch or dinner idea.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2-3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1-2 cloves garlic minced
• pinch of salt and pepper
• 10-15 cherry or grape tomatoes halved
• 10-15 mini fresh mozzarella balls halved (or a large ball cubed)
• 3 strips grilled zucchini (cut)
• 1 carrot juilienned
• 1/2 avocado sliced or chopped
• fresh basil
• 4 cups cooked pasta (bow ties or fusilli)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING ---
2. 2Mix all ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine or mix in a blender. Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to combine the flavours.
3. 3Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. 4--- PUTTING IT TOGETHER ---
5. 5In a large bowl add, cooked pasta, cut vegetables, tomatoes, mozzarella add creamy dressing and combine well. Top with fresh basil and serve. Can also be made in advance and refrigerated until serving. Enjoy!
6. 6grill strips of zucchini on a grill or bbq.