Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe
Creamy Pasta Salad is a delightful and easy-to-make side dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal. This classic pasta salad is coated in a creamy dressing and packed with crunchy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini or elbow macaroni pasta
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles or relish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked pasta, celery, bell pepper, onion, carrots, pickles, and parsley. Toss gently to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- For added protein, consider stirring in diced ham, hard-boiled eggs, or shredded chicken.
- You can reduce the mayo and increase Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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