Description
Create a delightful creamy pasta salad that’s perfect for any occasion with just a few simple ingredients and steps. This vibrant dish blends al dente ditalini pasta with fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and cheese for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Whether you’re planning a picnic, potluck, or family dinner, this versatile salad can be served cold or at room temperature. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces ditalini pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 3.8 ounces sliced olives
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons white apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with broccoli, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, olives, and cheese.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently fold to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg