Creamy Farmers’ Market Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century and gained popularity as a versatile and refreshing dish.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 12.

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Creamy Farmers’ Market Pasta Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Pasta, Salad Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Pasta
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Bell Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Red Onion
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh Basil
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parmesan Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mayonnaise
• ¹⁄₄ cup Sour Cream
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh basil.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, and grated Parmesan cheese.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Mix well to coat everything.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve the creamy farmers' market pasta salad chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 6g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.