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Creamy Summer Pasta Salad

Creamy Summer Pasta Salad with macaroni, cucumbers, broccoli, tomatoes, and peppers
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A refreshing and versatile pasta salad with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing, perfect for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces salad macaroni or ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup tiny broccoli florets
  • ½ cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup finely diced red pepper
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup very thinly sliced green onion
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons white wine or plain vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, adding a generous tablespoon of kosher salt to the water.
  2. Add the broccoli to the pot just before the noodles finish cooking. Let it boil for about 30 seconds, then drain into a large colander.
  3. Rinse the pasta and broccoli well with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. Stir together the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the bowl and stir well to coat with the dressing.
  6. Include the cucumber, red pepper, olives, and green onions, stirring again to combine all ingredients.
  7. Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  8. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve, stirring again just before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.

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