Delicious Fruity Pasta Salad Recipe with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 cups tri-color rotini pasta
• 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 fresh figs, chopped
• 0.5 cup diced red onion
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 tablespoons sliced black olives
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini until it's tender yet still firm, approximately 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
2. Combine the apples, figs, onion, basil, black olives, mint, and garlic in a large bowl, ensuring a good mix of flavors.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Pecorino Romano cheese, sour cream, sugar, vinegar, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined for a creamy dressing.
4. Add the cooked rotini to the apple mixture, stir gently, and pour the dressing over the top. Mix everything thoroughly and refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 241 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 9 g
• Sodium Content: 174 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 11 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g