Description
Discover the delightful flavors of this creamy Ditalini Pasta Salad Recipe, an easy-to-make dish perfect for any occasion. Combining tender ditalini pasta, crisp fresh vegetables, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing, this salad is not only versatile but also incredibly satisfying. Ideal for summer picnics, family gatherings, or as a delicious side for your favorite meals, it promises to impress with its vibrant colors and textures. With just a quick preparation time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Customize it with your choice of veggies or proteins to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ditalini pasta
- 1/2 tablespoon salt (for pasta water)
- 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 wine 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 and cook ditalini pasta until al dente, following package instructions.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and cool under cold running water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with diced vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg