Family-Favorite Pasta Salad – A Classic, Creamy Tradition
This Family-Favorite Pasta Salad has been passed down for generations — the kind of dish that always finds a place at cookouts, picnics, and family gatherings. It’s cool, creamy, and endlessly customizable, packed with fresh veggies, savory meats, and tender pasta shells tossed in a simple mayo and mustard dressing. 🥒🍅🧀
Every family member makes it a little differently — and that’s the beauty of it. Whether you add shrimp like Dad, or go classic with pepperoni and salami, this pasta salad is guaranteed to bring back memories with every bite.
Ingredients
- Small shell noodles, cooked and chilled
- Cheese cubes (any kind you like)
- Cucumber, diced
- Pickles, diced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Green onions, sliced
- Meat of choice (such as pepperoni, salami, or mini canned shrimp)
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional additions: Bell peppers, olives, celery, boiled eggs, or any extra veggies you enjoy — this recipe is wonderfully flexible!
