Description
This Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. With its creamy dressing and colorful vegetables, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 1 pound of rotini pasta and cook according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cold water for about 30 seconds.
- While the pasta cools, take a large mixing bowl and whisk together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Next, chop your vegetables. Thinly slice 1/2 of a red onion, dice 2 celery stalks, and chop 1 green bell pepper. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Add all these vibrant veggies to the bowl with the dressing.
- Once the pasta is cooled, add it to the mixing bowl and gently toss everything together until the pasta is well-coated with the creamy dressing and veggies are evenly distributed.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of bacon bits.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, give the salad a good stir. If it feels too thick, add a touch more mayonnaise or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Be cautious not to overcook the pasta; you want it to retain a bit of firmness. For a lighter option, Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream.