cold pasta salad jalapeno cream cheese
A zesty cold pasta salad tossed in Break of Dawn Jalapeno Cream Cheese and crunchy fresh vegetables. Perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Preparation Time - 35 Minutes
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta of choice (penne or rotini work well), cooked and cooled
- 100 g Break of Dawn Jalapeño Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened Break of Dawn Jalapeño Cream Cheese and stir until smooth.
- Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl, tossing gently to coat it with the cream cheese.
- Mix in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and herbs.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold for a creamy, spicy pasta salad with a refreshing kick!
