Description
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad featuring rotini tossed in a zesty homemade ranch dressing infused with fresh lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Stir the minced garlic, dried dill, salt, and black pepper into the dressing.
- Dice the red onion, celery, and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
- Add the cooled pasta and diced vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, tossing gently until evenly coated.
- Fold in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American