Description
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad that’s perfect for gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g (12 oz) rotini pasta
- 120 ml (½ cup) mayonnaise
- 60 ml (¼ cup) sour cream
- 1 cup finely chopped bell peppers
- 60 g (½ cup) red onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- A splash of lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Finely chop the bell peppers, red onion, and celery. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and stir gently to combine.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chicken or chickpeas. The salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg