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

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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!