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A large bowl of creamy pasta salad with rotini, peppers, and tomatoes

Creamy Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnais e
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup celery , sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until fully cooled to prevent sticking and stop the cooking process.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Incorporate the diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, diced red onion, sliced celery, and halved cherry tomatoes into the dressing.
  5. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and fold gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before serving to allow the dressing to set and flavors to develop.