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Ditalini Pasta Salad

Delicious Ditalini Pasta Salad: A Fresh & Flavorful Twist

This Ditalini Pasta Salad is a colorful and customizable dish perfect for summer gatherings, offering fresh ingredients and delightful flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Ditalini Pasta or small shapes like elbow macaroni or orzo
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella Pearls or diced mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or sugar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat. Add the ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Dice the cucumber, red and green bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the black olives. Add all prepared vegetables to a mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste and whisk until smooth.
  4. Add the cooled ditalini pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the salad with your favorite vegetables and adjust the dressing to your taste preferences.

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