Description
A delightful and refreshing pasta salad with creamy dressing, perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (rotini or shells)
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped bacon or fresh parsley for added flavor
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) until smooth.
- Stir in the cooled pasta, peas, diced onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding sweet peppers, cucumbers, or cherry tomatoes for extra vibrancy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg