Creamy Pasta Salad
A delightful and colorful creamy pasta salad featuring ditalini pasta and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ditalini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup creamy dressing (such as mayonnaise or yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta until al dente.
- Rinse the pasta with cold water to cool it.
- Mix together the pasta and fresh vegetables in a bowl.
- Prepare the creamy dressing and combine it with the pasta salad.
- Let the salad chill before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For a healthier twist, consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/creamy-pasta-salad-recipe/