Description
A delightful creamy pasta salad that combines fresh vegetables and a rich dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add cooked chicken or tuna for extra protein.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: creamy pasta salad, pasta salad recipe, easy salad