Description
Ditalini Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a delightful side dish for family dinners. This salad features al dente ditalini pasta tossed with a medley of fresh vegetables including juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a zesty creamy Dijon dressing. It’s not just quick to prepare—taking only 20 minutes from start to finish—but it also serves as a crowd-pleaser that both kids and adults will love. The flavors meld beautifully after chilling, making it an ideal make-ahead option for your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg