Creamy Tri-Color Pasta Salad Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Avocado provides healthy fats and a creamy texture

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Grape tomatoes are often sweeter and easier to find

parsley

🥗Healthier: basil

💰Cheaper: spinach

Basil adds a fresh flavor while spinach is more economical

Boil tri-color pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool.

In a large bowl, mix heavy cream and mayonnaise until smooth.

Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper to the bowl.

Stir in the cooled pasta and combine gently.

Add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Fold in chopped parsley for freshness.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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