Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing experience of French Dressing Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that combines colorful vegetables and creamy textures without the heaviness of traditional mayonnaise. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or quick lunches at home, this pasta salad is both simple to prepare and adaptable to your taste preferences. With its zesty French dressing bringing all the flavors together, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends alike. Enjoy it as a side dish or make it a meal by pairing it with grilled chicken or turkey.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 6oz package diced Canadian chicken
- 1 10oz package frozen peas, cooked
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup French dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then strain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced red onion, diced Canadian chicken, and cooked peas; mix gently.
- In a small bowl, blend sour cream and French dressing until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to coat evenly; fold in shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg