Description
A delicious and refreshing pasta salad with creamy dressing and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Let the pasta cool completely before mixing to avoid wilting the vegetables. Can be customized with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, creamy, side dish, salads, potluck, picnic