Description
Creamy pasta salad is the quintessential dish for summer gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs.
- Pour dressing over the salad; toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients. To add protein, mix in grilled chicken or chickpeas. This salad tastes even better when prepared a day in advance.