In summer, there’s nothing better than a dinner on the grill and a homemade pasta salad. This creamy pasta salad is the perfect side dish to serve with grilled chicken, roast pork chops, or slow-cooked pulled pork.

This pasta salad is a simple modification of my grandmother’s recipe. It’s a tried-and-true recipe that’s easy to make, with a crunch from the celery and bell pepper. You will love it!

Complete your summer barbecue menu with one or two of these favorite side dishes: pasta salad, broccoli salad, or fruit salad, and you’ll have a meal worthy of any summer barbecue!

* Ingredients :

°4 cups of uncooked pasta

+To prepare the vinaigrette

°1 cup of mayonnaise

°1/4 cup white vinegar

°2 tablespoons of sugar

°2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard

°Salt and Pepper

°1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

°1/2 cup green onions

°1 cup celery, cut into cubes

°3/4 cup red pepper, cut into cubes

°1/2 cup diced jalapeno

°1/2 cup grated carrots

*To prepare

Cook pasta according to package directions.

In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Add the vegetables, then the cooked and drained pasta.

Cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

The following video walks you through each step of the preparation in detail showing you each of the steps you need to follow to make a delicious pasta salad that everyone will love.

Enjoy !