Creamy Pasta Salad with Summer Sausage (Easy Make-Ahead Side) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) rotini or penne pasta
• 8 oz (225 g) summer sausage, casing removed if needed, diced small
• 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup (130 g) cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup (75 g) red bell pepper, diced
• 1/3 cup (50 g) red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (70 g) sliced black olives, drained
• 1 cup (115 g) sharp cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
• 3/4 cup (170 g) mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for pasta water
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper