Description
A colorful and delicious pasta salad, perfect for summer gatherings with a creamy dressing and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (tri-color fusilli or rotini)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 1/4 cup Raspberry or strawberry vinaigrette
- 1 cup Fresh vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers)
- Optional add-ins (e.g., diced ham, shredded cheese)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and raspberry vinaigrette in a large bowl to create the dressing.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and mix well.
- Stir in the chopped vegetables and optional add-ins.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled as a side dish at summer gatherings.
Notes
Use cold pasta for the best texture. Customize vegetables based on preference. The salad can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg