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Cold Pasta Salad With Potatoes

Cold Pasta Salad with Potatoes

Creamy cold pasta salad with tender potatoes and fresh vegetables. Perfect make-ahead BBQ and picnic side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup celery diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cubed potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy. Drain and allow to cool completely. In a separate pot, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and garlic powder until smooth. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, potatoes, bell pepper, celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley. Pour dressing over mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Do not overcook potatoes to maintain texture. Allow ingredients to cool fully before mixing to prevent sogginess. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving to redistribute dressing.