Zesty Tangy Pasta Salad Recipe That Wows Every Time!

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) pasta (rotini, macaroni, or penne)
• 1 cup (150 g) diced cucumber
• 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup (75 g) shredded carrots
• ½ cup (75 g) diced bell pepper (any color)
• ½ cup (75 g) diced celery
• ½ cup (75 g) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• ¼ cup (40 g) chopped red onion
• ¾ cup (180 ml) mayonnaise
• ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) white vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt
• pepper