Description

This Pink Cadillac Pasta Salad is the ultimate creamy, colorful, and crave-worthy side dish. Packed with rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onions, and arugula all tossed in a tangy mayo-sour cream dressing, it’s perfect for potlucks, quick lunches, easy dinners, and all your favorite food ideas. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch recipe, healthy snack, or no-fuss dinner idea, this easy recipe fits the bill!

Ingredients

340g rotini pasta

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1 medium cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup arugula

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Let cool completely.

2. Slice the red onion, chop the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and prepare the arugula.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.

4. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl of dressing, followed by all the veggies and arugula. Mix well.

5. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

Rinse pasta under cold water immediately after boiling to stop cooking and prevent clumping.

If making ahead, stir before serving and add a bit more dressing if needed.

You can swap mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-bake / Mix
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 340
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 410mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: easy pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, quick side dish, picnic salad, cold pasta salad