Creamy Pasta Salad
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that brings together perfectly cooked pasta, a rich and velvety dressing, and vibrant fresh vegetables. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners. With each bite offering a mix of flavors and textures, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. Customize it with your favorite add-ins for an even more personal touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables. Pour in the dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg