Cajun Pasta Salad

Nothing spells summer time a lot additional than a nice backyard BBQ.  And the greatest BBQ’s have remarkable part dishes.

This Cajun Pasta Salad recipe is one in every of our all-time favorites.
A big white bowl of freshly keen Cajun Pasta Salad.

CAJUN PASTA SALAD IS EASY TO MAKE AT HOME
You can simply train the pasta forward of time, as effectively because the dressing.

Right earlier than serving, blend the dressing with the cooled cooked pasta (and somewhat additional water, if needed), and you’re nice to go!

Watch us present you how simple it's to make Cajun Pasta Salad!

How to Prepare Cajun Pasta Salad
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CAJUN PASTA SALAD IS A NICE CHANGE OF PACE
There is a mild kick to this pasta salad, but it’s a nice kick!.

The flavors praise every different so well.

Of course, should you don’t like bell peppers or shallots, simply depart them out! But we assume they upload a nice, but subtle, measurement to the salad.

Sprinkle chopped parsley on higher of the cajun pasta salad for garnish.

The seasonings within the dressing actually supply a delicious depth to the salad.

If you can’t discover cajun seasoning, simply get a big bowl, and blend collectively 1 tbsp of the following:

Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Paprika
Kosher salt
And then 1 tsp of the following:

Black pepper
Cayenne pepper
Ground thyme
Onion powder
If you're interested in different remarkable BBQ part dishes, attempt one in every of those favorites:

Homemade Coleslaw
Southern Baked Beans
Slow-Cooker Corn at the Cob
Cool Cucumber and Dill Salad
In the meantime, be certain to make this remarkable Cajun Pasta Salad!

A white bowl filled with Cajun pasta salad with a gold spoon nearby.

MIX THE PASTA WITH THE DRESSING SOON BEFORE SERVING
Once you blend the pasta with the dressing, should you're no longer serving the pasta salad immediately, hide with plastic wrap and maintain within the refrigerator till in a position to serve.

We suggest no longer setting the pasta salad collectively till near serving time.

If you've got kept within the fridge, blend back with a pair tablespoons of water to assist thin the dressing a bit.

Use a big spoon to dish out the salad.

A big white bowl of Cajun Pasta Salad with a gold spoon nearby.
Cajun Pasta Salad
This Cajun Pasta Salad is simply so good! Really bursting with flavor. Just somewhat kick, but nothing too much. Perfect for a Summer BBQ!! Yum! If you make this forward of time (say a pair of hours early...add somewhat additional water, because it's going to thicken because it sits within the fridge).
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Course: SaladCuisine: CajunKeyword: BBQ Side Dish, pasta salad, Southern cuisinePrep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 32 minutesServings: 8 peopleCalories: 295Author: Kris Longwell

Ingredients
Kosher salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
2 tbsp good-quality olive oil divided
1/2 cup shallots finely minced
1 cup red bell pepper cored, seeded, and finely chopped
1 cup celery finely chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp freshly flooring black pepper
3 tbsp Creole/Cajun, or entire grain Dijon mustard see Note
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp recent lemon juice
1 tsp hot sauce ie, Tobasco, Crystals
1/4 cup recent parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and upload the pasta and train dinner for 9 minutes, till tender.
Drain in colander and rinse with cool water.
Transfer to a big bowl and blend in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
In a separate medium bowl, combine the last ingredients, adding the last 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, to thin slightly.
Adjust seasonings, to taste.
Add the macaroni and mix.
Top with chopped parsley.

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