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Creamy Pasta Salad

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Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Add cooled pasta to the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Stir in cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cheddar cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  5. Mix well until all ingredients are coated in the creamy dressing.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.

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