Simple & Easy Pasta Salad with a 3-ingredient dressing!

[@c.collins4122]

You have to enjoy food to cook and share recipes….she does a Wonderful job!! Keep up the amazing job!

[@dawnclarke5281]

I have used this same dressing for 30 yrs on my cole slaw and cucumber salad, but I've never tried it in pasta salad. My mother taught me this recipe and I'm 66 now. I'll have to try this pasta salad.

[@Juju-bm1sh]

I really appreciate how you explain the details. Thank you

[@TheSaltedPepper]

You are so welcome! Enjoy!

[@revawesson7050]

I do as well!

[@gerilegg8255]

I made this pasta salad and it was absolutely great.... I did not put any shrimp in it and made more dressing to put on pasta... We like wet, not so dry.... I give it a 10.... so good

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I’m so glad you liked it! I like a lot of dressing too! 😍

[@maecohea5888]

I’m 😊😊😊😊😊

[@purpleshell2279]

Yes! I’ll make it exactly the same. 😊

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Thats what I want to do as I don't like Shrimp....I must be the only person that doesn't like this stuff....lol...

[@donna5499]

I don’t care to eat meat, and never liked fish period. I hated my school lunches when it came with tuna fish( ugh). I came from a family of six girls my daddy was a meat cutter so we were very lucky to have all sorts of meats and fish. I was the only one that when I learned where all this food came from it turned my stomach. So I was the little weirdo in the group,and I still don’t like to eat to much meat these days, I feel like I was a little brat because so many kids are deprived of good food. I appreciate my Mom andDad and how lucky we were. Anyways will try pasta salad without shrimp too. It looks delicious. Just wanted to let you know I with you on Shrimp too❤

[@carols.8712]

I LOVE the way you grated the carrot! I usually grate them smaller but I'm going to try it your way. Also I'm going to add one can of drained tuna to the salad.

[@donna5499]

My momma recipe uses the same pasta, but her family used a red onion,1\2 green pepper chopped, 1 jar of drained diced pimentos 1 cup finely diced celery, 1 cup to 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese diced, salt and pepper ,and 1 cup of best food mayonnaise love it too. Also found an old Betty Crocker book and tried this one too and love the flavors together 8ounces of same pasta, 10 ounce of frozen green peas, 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese(I always used till-amok extra sharp yellow), 1 onion (I always use red onion)chopped up ,1 cup of chopped gherkins ,salt and pepper 3/4 cup mayonnaise.I do think your dressing would be excellent and give both pasta salads more flavor. New to your channel love your passion for cooking. Hope you can try these someday too. Hugs to you Sister ❤sending lots from Seattle Wa. Januari❤🩵🫂

[@jiffer240]

I love that I am able to print your recipes out..That a REAL treat as are ALL of your recipes..Thank you so much..

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much!

[@tracyh3811]

Looks so delicious. I love shrimp but I think I would use the small diced ham in it .

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Sounds great!

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Never thought to use ham in it, I just might try that too.....as I'm not a shrimp person.....

[@szalkowd]

Very colorful looks delicious @Louise

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you!

[@rosemarycarden175]

Looks delicious & healthy with the veggies.

[@ridge181]

omg i love the vibe, the pace, your calming voice and personality.... amazing and thank you.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I appreciate you taking the time to say that! Happy New Year!

[@brentbailey3621]

The shrimp is a great touch - I have always used the mini pepperoni pieces - for a meaty salty flavor - but I love your idea of shrimp - the brine flavor - yum - serving this with a simple roast chicken - a perfect meal - thank you for this - you are so fun to watch.m

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much and I hope you love the pasta salad!

[@pauljanuszewski5205]

Uh no no in

[@gnmrsmuir]

Oh wow! I think I will make this for Father’s Day! My son loves shrimp and this sounds perfect! Thank you!

[@rangerannie5636]

I have a can of shrimp and elbow macaroni in my pantry. I think that will work! Thanks for the recipe. ❤ Sacramento, California USA 🇺🇸

[@bonnieyoung4037]

Looks good

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thanks!

[@lostribe5130]

Ditalini is my favorite for pasta salad!

[@muzikpheend4449]

Or rotini..ohhh man!! Yea, let me go throw this together right now 😋

[@bethmollet4956]

I use ditalini pasta in my garlic chicken soup

[@Bonnie-zu5vm]

I will be trying this for our next cookout. Looks and sounds so good!! Thank you, Bonnie

[@TheSaltedPepper]

YAY! I hope everyone loves it!

[@territn8871]

Looks delicious! I love pasta salad. Actually I like using a juicy homegrown tomato. The pasta always absorbs the juice and gives an added flavor! When it comes to cucumbers, I only use the little short pickling cucumbers. They don't have those large seeds, so you can leave them in, plus the pickling cucumbers naturally are sweeter than the large cukes. These are the ones that are about as big around as a quarter and aren't full of big seeds.

[@aldo1814]

Showed this vid to my sons, and they said, "Pop, you GOTTA make that this week!" Thanks, Louise 🙏

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope everyone loves it!

[@williemaejohnson9842]

It Looks Beautiful

[@sharonwillis993]

I can't wait to try this! You do a great job sharing your recipe

[@joannsawyer4675]

I can't wait to makes for our 4th of July get together with family and friends....Thanks so much for sharing....Joann From Circleville Ohio

[@laurajohnson9858]

I made this pasta today. OMG. I loved it. Thank you.

[@Prayagbhog]

superb pasta salad recipe

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much!

[@BelindaDavis-st7ds]

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[@lindarys4104]

Hi from Chicago, I’m new here, I can’t wait to try your salad, it looks yummy

[@kc3318]

Freaking amazing! I needed a new pasta salad recipe for this scorching hot summer we're having here in California. When all you want to do is NOT heat up the kitchen, this is it. Thank you--new subscriber here! 😋

[@joeking2360]

Just made it and it is fantastic!

[@dianeM8229]

This pasta salad is SO delicious! My family loves it. Thank you for sharing this recipe. 👍

[@Sharon333689]

Looks absolutely delicious!

[@annrodges7100]

LOVE your personality!! Keep up the awesome recipes.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much!!

[@Thomas.3698]

I tried this recipe & was surprised how good it was. Even better the next day or 2.

[@Jim-bh7gs]

Now,that's a cook! TY.

[@judygamboa635]

I made this salad, didn't put shrimp in or tomatoes, but it was wonderful. My family loved it too!

[@helenhanley6959]

Just wanted to say that I made this for my homecare lady today and omg it was amazing! We put it over a bed of lettuce- So refreshing and full of veggies! I was worried about the dressing but I was pleasantly surprised

[@TheSaltedPepper]

That makes me so happy!

[@jennifermharvey9882]

Looks amazing delicious

[@chrissanders6819]

Corn would be good in it too😊

[@robinvarnadoe8429]

Definitely going to make this recipe this weekend! My kind of salad.

[@PatriciaCentralFlorida]

I make this salad with only ditalini pasta no shrimp but same ingredients and I cute cube size cheddar cheese same size as ditalini and same dressing I use apple cider vinegar and Splenda. It’s always a hit everyone loves the Ditalini pasta it’s bite size and not over barring. Great Video Louise. Now please do more videos with that Ninja Woodfire XL. We just bought one for our motorhome and we have been using it a lot. Some failures some success. We bought the flat griddle and the basket that is Teflon

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I totally agree about the ditalini pasta! It's the perfect size. I have been testing tons of Woodfire recipes to get out and my issue is the darn weather! Every time I have the time to film (they are always a full day of filming due to the longer cooking times with many things), the weather isn't my friend. LOL It's getting to the point where I may have to put the recipes up on my website and make the video another time. I have about 15 recipes tested and ready to go.

[@PatriciaCentralFlorida]

Darn it!!! Weather sucks in Lewes Delaware too. 15 recipes. Ok we will wait. We love this contraption!!! Ninja Foodi , Ninja wood fire grill or anything Ninja we love.

[@maryrodgers8606]

Very nice pasta salad.thankyou

[@muzikpheend4449]

5:54 AM, & ya got me ready to go & make this for my lunch! Love shrimp, but i cheat with the frozen salad shrimp - yea, the tiny ones - frozen peas & carrots, a handful of shredded lettuce & some cut-up baby spinach. Looks really good 👍

[@donnastark906]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks really good. I think I'll make for this weekend. I'll leave out shrimp,since I'm a vegetarian. I like your idea of cutting all veges same size.

[@josephinegilmore1144]

Looks delicious

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you 😋

[@DJ-bd9sf]

Wow !!! Can’t wait to try this!👍👍👍Great job!

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

I have that Scan pan in blue. I love it. Best pan I ever bought. I am eager to learn about this pasta salad. …Really good tip about not covering it when you first put it in the fridge.

[@katharvey7324]

This looks so amazing, Louise! As soon as I get my house unpacked and in order, I’m definitely making this! With the hot temps here is Texas, this would be great to have on hand!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@SilverKat46]

Thank you for sharing.

[@norajones8725]

"Looks delicious

[@MariaCosta-en2fo]

Delicious ! Yummy 😊

[@jillifensty5110]

I love your enthusiasm and love for the preparation and the sharing of it . The 😮crunch is killing me . I have to do it tomorrow. Thanks. Jill from Pa

[@joanneaustin1780]

I just shared it many of my family and friends. Thank you 😊

[@szalkowd]

Can't wait for jersey tomatoes to add

[@jodykidp5396]

This salad sounds wonderful, I'd exclude the shrimp for my taste buds. You do so well hosting you own channel.

[@christinewynter2036]

I'm watching from England, the salad looks fantastic, I'm watching from the u.k. i love the American cooking programs they're educational thanks, happy new year.😊😊

[@leadfoot1229]

This is perfect, I need something to bring for a Birthday/ Father's Day party, and this is it. I think I will double the shrimp but I am very excited to make this. You and Jeff have a great week. ❤

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Sounds great! I hope everyone loves it!

[@wabbidaful]

Agreed. I made it and would double the shrimp next time. 👩🏻‍🍳

[@daphnestamey7989]

I made this, it was delicious. The sauce was a bit thick which I could have easily thinned it a bit. I froze some of it and gave it to my daughter, I suggested she add some chicken broth or milk to loosen the sauce which she did and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@daphnestamey7989]

Sorry posted my comment on the wrong recipe.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I was wondering! LOL

[@dianecarlson2918]

I love your videos!!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much!

[@estherwilliard5367]

Looks so, can’t wait to make for our next family function! Thanks for sharing, Following you!!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@PegAMurphy]

looks delicious Louise

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much!

[@jillgross6232]

I love this Pasta Salad! The perportions are perfect! I have not tried it with shrimp. I will try that! My whole family loves shrimp. I think the tiny, itty bitty shrimp would be best! Which is what I plan to do! ❤😂❤

[@janeydoe1403]

Just found your channel and subscribed! This looks fantastic! One thing I crave once the veggies start coming in, is a spring risotto (with peas, of course), and now, this pasta salad!!! My mouth is watering! Cheers!

[@RosemaryBrewington]

Super great recipe ❤🌹

[@gabrielleseeley4117]

Hi! Great salad!

[@iguanarana]

Loved it. Made it without tomatoes thank you.

[@nancywebb4389]

I use Italian dressing for my dressing for pasta like it better than a mayo based one

[@karengaddy6604]

Both are good. I don't put as much sugar in mine.

[@louDAY831]

I used mayo and Italian dressing mixed. It's really good!

[@ShirleyLawrence-jx4vp]

Yum yum

[@IMACTED]

Great salad, I’ll put chopped parsley in it as well

[@trudy1999]

I’m definitely going to make this for our next barbeque thank you, Louise

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Hope you like it!

[@PatriciaTWalsh-rn8cx]

It looks so good . I’m making it for the fourth . Thanks for sharing 😊

[@muskokaoma7470]

That looks so delicious

[@marydaniels6125]

I made this with ham cubes dressing was Delicious.Will make this 1 zillion more times ❤

[@CabinGRL]

Thanks! 😊

[@cindyfrick-kd5gv]

If you use cucumber cut out the seeds then put cukes in s strainer any type and add 1/4 tsp of salt and set them aside about 30-45 min to have liquid come out of them, before you add the tomato pieces use several sheets of paper towel to dry the tomatoes off. That way if you are prone to add salt & pepper taste 1st when finished to check the saltiness due to the salted, drainec tomatoes. That way you are safe in not over salting. If you taste final product see if you want more salt & the pepper. Also, using canned tuna

[@BrendaColeman-x8w]

Looks good.

[@francinelanctot3822]

Looks yummy! My Dad wouldn't like it as he's allergic to shrimp and cucumbers. If I were to make it for him, I would leave those two ingredients out.

[@mr.kite0535]

First time I’m seeing you, first of all, I love the fact that you pronounce the pasta the right way, I like your recipe for this also. I will probably put some Italian parsley in it too. I’m gonna give it a shot. 😊

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@joannwatkins755]

I really enjoyed the video! I will make this with our July 4th meal.

[@MZTHICK76]

Looks delicious 😋

[@valkrush6777]

My oldest sister always used cubed ham and cubed cheese, also some black olives.

[@brentbailey3621]

you are a great teacher - thanks for talking us through the why’s - this looks amazing - I love the ditalini pasta - the tri colored pasta they typically use is a yuck for me - this looks amazing - great video.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you!

[@vickycherry3901]

Love this pasta salad. I want to know the manufactor of this pot so, I can buy one. Thanks

[@cat_lover77251]

I think for my family, I would add some crumbled bacon finely grated cheddar cheese, and boiled eggs. Yours looks delicious! Maybe have some chopped kosher pickles diced, and assorted olives? TY!

[@WeldonSnyder]

Look woman you makin' me hungry.

[@patriciabeutler9518]

Looks great…..4th of July party at Granddaughter’s I am making this.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

YAY! I hope everyone loves it!

[@janjones4772]

Looks perfect, and so yummy, I really learned several tips from this, I never thought of shrimp in it, That’s was a nice tip, and the size of the pasta, I have always used elbow pasta, I’ve really enjoyed watching you, I love pasta salads. But I never watched anyone else make it, I’ll be making one real soon, Thanks for your time to show us how to make a great pasta salad, I’ll let you Know ,how it turns out,♥️♥️🙏🏽👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@josephbuhagiar168]

Next BBQ I go to I'm bringing this.. Thank you Louise!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope everyone loves it!

[@barbaralaplume1379]

Just made it for lunch. It was delicious! ❤

[@clareneevans]

I would like to have a skillet with colander like yours! Where could I find one?

[@KeniDiane]

Louise, my family isn't a fan of cucumber, of course I love it lol, could I substitute zucchini instead? Also, I will have to switch from shrimp to rotisserie chicken, who doesn't like shrimp, my family lol. I can't wait to make your delicious pasta salad. Thank you so much for your recipe!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I would probably skip the cucumber and not replace it. I'm not a fan of raw zucchini, so I wouldn't use it, but if you think your family would like it, give it a try.

[@marywesley316]

Before preparing the dressing, you can combine the sugar and vinegar so the sugar dissolves too. This is similar to my slaw recipe but I don’t use that much sugar. I’m making this, my husband is a pasta salad lover..

[@StorytimewithSai]

Awesome ❤

[@nylotisslaughter7385]

Your pasta salad looks so good but to be honest I haven't had that kind of pasta since I live with my mom and that's been years and years ago and I haven't even thought about it but since I seen you make it I am definitely going to make it I appreciate this video so much thanks for sharing that just saying.❤❤

[@joanwalford1959]

Tasty!

[@sigihood3932]

I would like more shrimp in it looks good ♥️❤️🧸the pasta salad I make I do cucumber shrimp cheese and onions that it I use the Persian cucumbers

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thanks!

[@loririvera5747]

Looks really good new to your channel 😊

[@smallfootprint2961]

We used to make pasta salad with a pasta just called salad pasta, but can't find it any more. I'll give yours a try. Thanks for giving us the name. Looks so pretty.

[@historybarf]

Can you substitute anything for the shrimp?

[@lm1275]

Yup, she said use what you like. Some people like diced ham.

[@royaltyb1837]

Great recipe that seems adaptable. However, what spices would you recommend for this pasta salad? Plus, can the dressing be changed out to a slight lemony taste? I think that taste profile would go nicely with the shrimp. What do you think? 😊

[@TheSaltedPepper]

You can add any kind of spices you like, but the salted pasta water seasons the shrimp and pasta and the dressing provides the rest of the flavor. I didn't find it necessary to add anything additional. If I was going to adapt it to a lemony pasta salad, I would probably switch from mayo to yogurt and skip the vinegar and use salt, pepper, tarragon (if you like that flavor) and I may even switch out the vegetables a bit, maybe even moving towards roasted red peppers and sundried tomatoes instead. Basically, I would create a new recipe. LOL

[@anitaholmes6824]

That looks absolutely delicious! Going to subscribe and check out your channel that I just stumbled unto!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheAirplanewoman]

I’m so hungry now

[@litafenton4795]

Mmm so good