Ingredients
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- 1 pound short pasta (rotini, shells, or bowties)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup thin sliced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or cubes of pepper jack
- 1/2 to 1 cup chopped pickles (dill recommended)
- Optional add-ins: chopped cooked turkey bacon, diced smoked turkey, or shredded chicken
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until just done, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
- Stir together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Fold in the pasta and all the add-ins.
- Taste immediately, then again after chilling.
Notes
Save some dressing to mix in just before serving to restore creaminess after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg