Description
This French Onion Pasta Salad combines the rich, sweet flavors of caramelized onions with a creamy dressing, tossed with pasta for a delightful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dressing:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions
Additional:
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: Cook onions with butter, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper until caramelized.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and Parmesan.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix caramelized onions with dressing, add pasta, and toss to coat. Add chives and Gruyère if using.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For added texture, top with crispy fried onions just before serving.
- Make it vegetarian-friendly by using vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
