Description
A delightful Creamy Summer Pasta Salad that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. This pasta salad is packed with vibrant veggies and coated in a creamy, tangy dressing.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces salad macaroni or ditalini pasta
- 1 cup tiny broccoli florets
- ½ cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup finely diced red pepper
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup very thinly sliced green onion
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons white wine or plain vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta and Broccoli: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding salt to the water. Add broccoli near the end of cooking, then drain and rinse.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pasta and broccoli to the dressing, then mix in cucumber, red pepper, olives, and green onions.
- Chill and Serve: Adjust seasonings if needed, refrigerate until serving, and stir before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- For a lighter option, Greek yogurt can be substituted for some or all of the mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Picnic Food, Side Dish, Creamy Pasta Salad
