Description
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad featuring rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, all coated in a delicious dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in 1/2 cup of diced cucumbers or bell peppers.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version of the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg