Creamy Pasta Salad with Celery

By AllisonClayman

Celery and onions are a refreshing addition to this creamy pasta salad.

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium pasta shells
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 6 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, plus 1 cup celery leaves
• 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice. Add celery stalks and leaves, onion, and cooled pasta; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.