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Creamy pasta salad with vegetables in a serving bowl

Classic Creamy Pasta Salad

A bold, indulgent pasta salad that's perfect for potlucks—creamy, flavorful, and easy to make ahead.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Stir before serving.