PASTA SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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Thick buttermilk makes a great base for a creamy dressing with less fat and tons of flavor in this delicious Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and pepper
3/4 pound fusilli or other short twisted pasta
1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup fronds, chopped
10 ounces frozen shelled edamame
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 bunches watercress, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions; add fennel and edamame and cook 1 minute. Drain and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta mixture, watercress, and fennel fronds to bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

Muhammad Attiq
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I'm always looking for new ways to make pasta salad, and this recipe is definitely a winner. The buttermilk dressing is light and refreshing, and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asavela Siphumusa
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some in the fridge and it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Saba Brohi
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I love the addition of the fresh herbs in this pasta salad. They really brighten up the dish.


Hinaa Dar
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This pasta salad is perfect for a potluck or picnic. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Saru Sapkota
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Y/N Harem
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful vegetables and the tangy dressing.


Makata Hooper
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I'm not a fan of buttermilk, but I loved the dressing in this pasta salad. It was light and tangy, and it didn't overpower the other flavors.


Samson Alemshet
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The dressing is amazing and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.


Hailey Dean
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and the buttermilk dressing is delicious.


Timber Wolf
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a picnic or potluck.


Noel Lopes
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I love the addition of the fresh herbs in this pasta salad. They really brighten up the dish.


Raul Ybarra
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


vizkid x
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is actually really good. The buttermilk dressing is light and refreshing, and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful.


M.sahzadi
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some in the fridge and it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Anas Ouadih
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a winner. The buttermilk dressing is so good.


Raihan Gazi
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a hit at potlucks and BBQs.


Bonga Zakhele
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs.


Fardus Hosin
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This recipe was a total fail. The dressing was too thick and the vegetables were mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Hasroon Abid
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The buttermilk dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


TExactly
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer cookout! The buttermilk dressing was light and tangy, and the vegetables were crisp and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.