Creamy Pasta Salad with Easy Dressing
This creamy pasta salad is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 3 cups rotini or other short pasta
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Instructions
- Boil water, add salt, and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Season to taste.
- Combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Stir in parsley or dill, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Stir before serving and enjoy chilled!
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad chill longer before serving.