Ditalini Pasta Salad Recipe
Learn how to make a classic, creamy ditalini pasta salad. A pasta salad made with a mayonnaise dressing, vegetables, and ditalini pasta.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 pound ditalini pasta
- 1/2 tablespoon salt (For the pasta water)
- 1 red or green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
Dressing
- 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
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in the 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Pour in the pasta and boil according to package directions.
- Pour the pasta into a colander to drain off the water. Run the pasta under cold water to cool it off.
- To make the dressing, add mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to a bowl. Whisk together until fully combined.
- Pour the pasta in a large bowl. Stir in the chopped celery, peppers, onions, and cucumbers.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to completely coat with dressing.
- Cover the bowl and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
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Notes
- Salt the water: Infuse more flavor into the pasta by adding a little salt to the boiling water when cooking the pasta.
- Cold water: Shock the ditalini pasta with cold water after it's done cooking.
- Vegetables: Dice the vegetables really small. I feel like this makes a good macaroni salad great.
- Chill: I like letting the pasta salad chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Protein: Make it a main dish by adding protein like chicken, shrimp, or diced ham.
- Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg