The Best Creamy Pasta Salad
Nutrition per Serving
292
Calories
8g
Protein
43g
Carbs
10g
Fat
This is The BEST Creamy Pasta Salad you will ever make, promise. Thanks to one secret ingredient, this classic creamy pasta salad is infinitely more flavorful thank most recipes you'll find.
📝 Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups light mayo
- 1 1/2 tbsp beef bouillon paste
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk, possibly more for thinning out
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large green pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season with salt. Add the pasta and give it a stir. Cook until aldente (it should have a slight bite to it). Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled.
- 2Add mayo and beef bouillon to a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add the sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Add the pasta. Toss until completely coated. If needed, add a little bit of buttermilk to thin the dressing out. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 3Add in peppers, red onion, and tomatoes. Toss. Again, season with salt and pepper. Serve right away or chill until read to serve. If you do chill it, before serving, give it a stir, if needed, add a little bit of buttermilk to thin out the dressing as needed.
About the Chef & Original Recipe
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