Description
This Easy Pasta Salad Recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from picnics to family dinners. Bursting with fresh vegetables and creamy dressing, it offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Not only is this recipe quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it also allows for customization with your favorite ingredients. Serve it as a standalone meal or as a side dish alongside grilled meats. This pasta salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz uncooked mini pasta shells
- 2 mini cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 oz colby jack cheese, cubed
- 3 Tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the mini pasta shells in boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, sour cream, whole milk, minced garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and olive oil; whisk until smooth.
- Slice the cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta shells, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and cubed cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg