Creamy Summer Pasta Salad
This creamy
pasta salad is reminiscent of this classic macaroni salad of the past, with
spicy flavors. Ideal with ribs, chicken, burgers or fish.
Ingredients
SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup tiny broccoli florets
- 8 ounces salad macaroni or ditalini pasta
- 1/4 cup very thinly sliced green onion
- 1/2 cup finely diced red pepper
DRESSING
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons white wine or plain vinegar
Instructions
First, cook
the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a
generous
tablespoon of kosher salt to the water during cooking. Just before the noodles
finish cooking, add the broccoli to the pan. Let the broccoli boil for about 30
seconds, then drain everything in a large colander. Rinse well with cold water.
Then, combine
mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the
cooked pasta and broccoli to the bowl and mix well to coat. Add the cucumber,
pepper and onions and stir again. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if
necessary. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir again just before
serving.
Happy
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