Creamy Pasta Salad
A creamy and flavorful pasta salad that combines rotini pasta with a savory dressing and fresh vegetables, perfect as a side dish.
Equipment
- large pot
- large bowl
- whisk
- colander
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 ½ cups light mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tbsp beef bouillon paste or beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup light sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk more may be needed for thinning
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar or plain white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 large red bell pepper diced
- 1 large green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes halved
Instructions
- Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and beef bouillon until smooth, then add sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, and salt.
- Mix cooled pasta into the dressing until coated, adjusting with buttermilk as needed.
- Fold in bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes; season and serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Ensure pasta is cooked al dente to prevent mushiness. Customize with additional vegetables like black olives, artichoke hearts, or roasted peppers.