Description
Ditalini Pasta Salad is a delightful and creamy dish that perfectly blends tender pasta with fresh vegetables and a rich mayonnaise dressing. Ideal for any occasion—be it summer barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings—this versatile salad is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing with its vibrant colors. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that’s customizable to your taste, making it suitable for everyone at the table. Whether you serve it as a main dish or side, this salad is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ditalini pasta
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Combine cooled pasta with diced vegetables in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas. Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables based on what you have on hand.