Suddenly I Love Suddenly Salad

Meet your new potluck favorite: *Suddenly I Love Suddenly Salad*, a refreshing twist on a classic pasta salad that’s bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors! This easy-to-make dish combines tender rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell peppers with tangy Italian-seasoned dressing, creamy mayonnaise, and sharp shredded cheddar cheese. A touch of sliced black olives and red onions rounds out the medley for a savory-sweet balance in every bite. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a make-ahead meal, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time and gets even better after a chill in the fridge. Whether you're hosting a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds! Keywords: pasta salad recipe, creamy pasta salad, Italian pasta salad, summer salads, easy potluck recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 packet Italian dressing mix
• 2 tbsp milk
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, and slice the black olives. Set the vegetables aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Italian dressing mix, and milk until smooth. Add salt and black pepper to season.

Step 4

Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing, tossing until evenly coated.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped vegetables, black olives, and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing gently to combine.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(456.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	659.7

Total Fat 51.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 149.8mg	0%
Sodium 2104.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.5g
Protein 32.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 913.0mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 623.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.6%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 13.3%