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Creamy Pasta Salad

A quick, delicious pasta salad with a creamy dressing and vibrant veggies, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing
  • 2 cups cooked pasta (any shape you like) Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Garnish
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook 2 cups of pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise and 1/2 cup of sour cream.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of milk and whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
  5. Season the dressing with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
  6. Whisk until fully combined.
  7. Toss the cooled pasta into the dressing, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
Mixing
  1. Fold in 1/2 cup of diced cucumber, 1/2 cup of diced bell pepper, and 1/4 cup of chopped red onion.
  2. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the salad and fold it in.
  3. Finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top.
Chilling
  1. Give everything a gentle mix, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  2. Enjoy your creamy pasta salad chilled.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill longer. Customize with different veggies or add grilled chicken for extra protein.