Creamy Pasta Salad
A quick and cool pasta salad made with a creamy dressing and fresh veggies, perfect for lunch or a picnic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl.
- Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, chill for 1-2 hours, and use fresh herbs. This salad can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, creamy salad, picnic salad
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