Description
If you’re looking for a delicious and refreshing side dish, this Ditalini Pasta Salad Recipe is your go-to! With its creamy dressing, crisp vegetables, and tender ditalini pasta, this salad brings summer vibes to any table. Perfectly suited for barbecues, potlucks, or as a quick meal prep option, it offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Easy to whip up in just 20 minutes, you can customize it with your favorite proteins or seasonal veggies for added variety. Impress your friends and family with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that’s sure to become a staple!
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 apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook ditalini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (about 8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with diced bell pepper, onion, celery, and cucumber.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg