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Close up view of Cheddar Pasta Salad with rotini and sharp orange cheddar cubes in a white ceramic bowl.

Cheddar Pasta Salad with Creamy Sour Cream Dressing

This Cheddar Pasta Salad features tender rotini, sharp orange cheddar cubes, and a thick, glossy sour cream dressing. Perfectly seasoned with cracked black pepper and pimentos, it's the ultimate creamy side dish for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 lb Rotini Pasta 450g, cooked and cooled
  • 8 oz Sharp Orange Cheddar Cheese 225g, cut into uniform cubes
  • 4 oz Diced Pimentos 115g, drained
  • 1 bunch Green Onions Thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups Sour Cream 350ml, full fat
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise 120ml
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 5ml
  • 1 tsp Salt and Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large enough for tossing

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. Boil rotini in salted water for 8-10 minutes until slightly past al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until glossy and thick.
  3. Toss the cooled pasta with the dressing. Fold in the cubed cheddar, pimentos, and green onions.

Notes

Rinse the pasta thoroughly to keep the dressing creamy and prevent sticking.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.