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Creamy Summer Pasta Salad

Deliciously Creamy Summer Pasta Salad in 20 Minutes

Enjoy a refreshing Creamy Summer Pasta Salad featuring vibrant vegetables and creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Salad Macaroni or Ditalini Pasta or any pasta shape you prefer
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Tiny Broccoli Florets steamed or raw
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber can substitute with bell peppers or zucchini
  • 1 medium Finely Diced Red Pepper or use yellow/orange bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives green olives can be used instead
  • 2 tablespoons Thinly Sliced Green Onion can use scallions or chives
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as a healthier option
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar White Wine or Plain, or use apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper or white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar optional for a lower-sugar salad

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add salad macaroni or ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, add tiny broccoli florets. Drain and shake gently to remove excess water.
  3. Rinse the pasta and broccoli under cold water to stop the cooking and cool them down.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, and sugar until smooth.
  5. Once cooled, add pasta and broccoli to the dressing and gently mix to coat.
  6. Fold in diced cucumber, red pepper, black olives, and green onion, mixing gently.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, let sit in the fridge for hours or overnight. Adjust dressing consistency with milk or vinegar if needed.

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