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Creamy Pasta Salad

Creamy Pasta Salad with Fresh Veggies for Summer Bliss

A vibrant and creamy pasta salad that combines rotini with fresh veggies for a refreshing summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Can substitute with any short pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Thawed
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can replace some with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Any mustard will do
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can switch with white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, then drain.
  2. Rinse and cool the pasta under cold water for 1-2 minutes, then pat dry.
  3. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion; thaw the peas.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Fold the cooled pasta into the dressing until fully coated.
  6. Add the vegetables to the pasta and gently fold until mixed.
  7. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar as desired.
  8. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best served chilled and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

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