Description
A delightful and creamy pasta salad, perfect for warm weather gatherings and light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated cheese or cooked bacon for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool. Ensure the pasta is al dente for the best texture in your salad.
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and mayonnaise. Stir until you achieve a creamy consistency that will coat your pasta beautifully.
- Add the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables to the bowl. Gently mix until everything is well coated with the creamy mixture.
- Stir in the chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Top with optional grated cheese or bacon if desired.
Notes
Best served chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add extra mayonnaise or cottage cheese if needed when serving leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg