Description
A light and creamy angel hair pasta salad recipe, perfect for summer potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight sides. Made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing, this pasta salad is refreshing and customizable.
Ingredients
250g angel hair pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup bell peppers, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook angel hair pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Chop the vegetables: Prepare tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and peppers.
3. Make the dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine: Mix pasta, vegetables, and dressing in a large bowl.
5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve.
Notes
Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.
You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg