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The Best Creamy Pasta Salad

The Best Creamy Pasta Salad

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This Creamy Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With tender pasta, crisp veggies, and a luscious, tangy dressing, every bite is a delightful mix of textures and tastes.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 304 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets chopped
  • ½ red onion minced
  • 1 red bell pepper minced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 3.8 ounces sliced olives 1 can, drained
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese cubed

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
  • Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
  • Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
  • Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 641IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
Keyword creamy pasta salad, creamy salad dressing, easy pasta salad, pasta salad recipe, summer pasta salad
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