Cajun Pasta Salad

Name: Cajun Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 2 tbsp olive oil (divided); ½ 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 ground black pepper; 3 tbsp Creole/Cajun, or whole grain Dijon mustard (see Note); 1½ cups mayonnaise; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp hot sauce (ie, Tobasco, Crystals); ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

This Cajun Pasta Salad is just so good! Really bursting with flavor. Just a little kick, but nothing too much. Perfect for a Summer BBQ!! Yum! If you make this ahead of time (say several hours early...add a little extra water, as it will thicken as it sits in the fridge).

Updated at: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:10:02 GMT