Pasta Salad With Tomatoes and Basil
This simple pasta salad features grape tomatoes, basil, and garlic, all brought together in a creamy sour cream and mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini , or similar pasta
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 3 cloves garlic, mashed and finely minced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 24 cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 pint)
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water following the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, combine the lemon juice, garlic, 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, and sour cream in a large bowl. Blend well.
- Add the warm pasta to the bowl along with the red onion and grape tomatoes. Add the herbs and toss to mix the ingredients thoroughly. Add extra mayonnaise, if desired.
- Taste the salad and add salt and pepper, as needed.
- Chill thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 311IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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