Description

This creamy pasta salad is a delightful fusion of tender pasta, fresh veggies, and a tangy, smooth dressing. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a refreshing and easy-to-make dish that everyone will love. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this salad is your go-to recipe for barbecues, potlucks, or even a light lunch.

Ingredients

Scale

Salad Ingredients:

225 g salad macaroni or ditalini pasta
100 g small broccoli florets
75 g diced cucumber
75 grams of finely chopped red bell pepper
60 g sliced black olives
25 g thinly sliced green onions

Dressing Ingredients:

120 g mayonnaise
10 ml white wine vinegar (or substitute with plain vinegar)
3 g kosher salt (adjust to taste)
2 g freshly ground black pepper
2 g sugar

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Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, following package directions.
Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set it aside.

2. Prepare the Vegetables

While the pasta cooks, cut the broccoli into small florets.
Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, slice the black olives, and thinly slice the green onions.

3. Make the Dressing

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
Mix until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.

4. Combine the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, broccoli, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

5. Chill and Serve

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, stir the salad well and garnish with extra green onions or parsley if desired.

Notes

You can use whole-grain or gluten-free pasta for a healthier twist.
Adjust the dressing by adding a splash of water or milk if it feels too thick.
This salad can be made a day in advance for a more developed flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American