summer pasta salad
A refreshing summer pasta salad with vegetables and a creamy dressing, perfect for hot days.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces salad macaroni or ditalini pasta
- 1 cup tiny broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup diced cucumber
- 0.5 cup finely diced red pepper
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 0.25 cup very thinly sliced green onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons white wine or plain vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding a generous pinch of salt to the water. When nearly done, add the broccoli florets and cook for about 30 seconds. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the diced cucumber, red pepper, olives, and green onion. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, stirring again before serving.
Notes
Enjoy this light and flavorful summer salad as a side or main dish.