Description
French Dressing Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings together colorful ingredients for a perfect summer meal or side dish. Packed with vibrant peas, crunchy red onions, tender chicken, and creamy Cheddar cheese, this pasta salad is coated in a zesty French dressing that adds brightness without the heaviness of mayonnaise. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or casual lunches, it’s not just easy to prepare but also a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead of time for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 package (6 oz) diced chicken
- 10 oz package frozen peas, cooked
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup French dressing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the bowtie pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; strain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, diced red onion, chicken, and peas.
- In another bowl, combine sour cream and French dressing; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to coat evenly. Gently fold in Cheddar cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg