Description
This creamy pasta salad with cherry tomatoes is fresh, comforting, and perfect for summer meals. I combine tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, and a smooth homemade dressing for a dish that feels light yet satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g short pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped
Instructions
- Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooled pasta and gently toss to coat.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
I recommend chilling this salad before serving so the flavors blend beautifully. If it thickens, add a spoon of yogurt or olive oil to refresh it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg