Description
This Ditalini Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of creamy dressing and vibrant vegetables, making it an ideal dish for any occasion. Perfect for summer picnics or casual family dinners, this salad is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. The combination of crisp veggies and creamy mayonnaise ensures every bite is refreshing and satisfying. Whether served as a main course or a crowd-pleasing side at gatherings, this ditalini pasta salad is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ditalini pasta
- 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red apple vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with diced vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg