Creamy Summer Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta or other small pasta shape
- 1 cup tiny broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or plain vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per the package instructions, adding salt to the boiling water. A minute before the pasta is done, add the broccoli to blanch. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta and broccoli to the dressing and mix well. Fold in the cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, and green onions until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad to let the flavors meld. Give it a good stir before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 497mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 590IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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