Cheddar Dill and Veggie Pasta Salad

Elevate your next picnic or potluck with this Cheddar Dill and Veggie Pasta Salad—a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with flavor and color! This pasta salad combines tender rotini, creamy cubes of cheddar cheese, and an assortment of crisp, garden-fresh vegetables like bell peppers, cucumber, shredded carrots, and red onion. The real star, however, is the tangy dressing, made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic garlic powder, all highlighted by the bright, herbaceous notes of chopped fresh dill. Quick to prepare and perfect for make-ahead meals, this zesty salad chills in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish or a light main course, this pasta salad checks all the boxes for freshness, flavor, and ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
• 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrots, shredded
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed cheddar cheese, chopped dill, diced red bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and shredded carrots.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled pasta to the large mixing bowl with the vegetables and cheese.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to evenly coat all ingredients.

Step 6

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, give the pasta salad a gentle stir and garnish with extra dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1546.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3410.1

Total Fat 171.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 378.0mg	0%
Sodium 3190.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 42.9g
Protein 118.1g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 2075.9mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 2827.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 40.8%