Home Town Drive-In Pasta Salad

This homemade pasta salad recipe is a classic American dish that brings the flavors of a drive-in restaurant right to your table. It is a quick and easy recipe that combines pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing to create a flavorful and satisfying salad. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal, this Home Town Drive-In Pasta Salad is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, green bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss to combine and coat everything evenly.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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