Description
Creamy Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that combines the freshness of summer vegetables with a rich, creamy dressing. This vibrant salad features tender rotini pasta tossed with juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and aromatic herbs, all enveloped in a luscious dressing that perfectly balances flavors. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal at home, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With its colorful presentation and satisfying texture, it’s sure to be a hit among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables by halving the tomatoes, slicing the cucumber into thin rounds, and finely chopping the red onion and herbs.
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with prepared vegetables and herbs. Pour the dressing over everything and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg