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summer pasta salad

Fresh and tangy summer pasta salad with vegetables and creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, adding salt to the water. Add broccoli in the last 30 seconds, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large bowl. Add cooked pasta and broccoli, stir to coat.
  3. Add cucumber, red pepper, olives, and green onion. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, stir before serving.

Notes

Enjoy this light and refreshing salad on hot summer days.