Description
A refreshing creamy lemon parmesan pasta salad that combines the tanginess of lemon with rich parmesan cheese, perfect for a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the dressing to the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Fold in the parmesan cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the lemon juice for more tanginess.
- Use any pasta shape you prefer.
- Add grilled chicken for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Creamy Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad