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Ditalini Pasta Salad

Colorful Ditalini Pasta Salad for a Refreshing Meal Anytime

This Ditalini Pasta Salad is a versatile dish combining tiny pasta tubes with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Ditalini Pasta substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed
  • 4 cups Water for boiling pasta
  • 1 tbsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives optional
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers sliced
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Pearls omit for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese substitute with nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or mild oil
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano or fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Rinse the drained ditalini pasta under cold running water. Spread on a clean towel to absorb moisture.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, roasted red peppers, and chickpeas. Add mozzarella and herbs.
  5. Pour dressing over the mixed ingredients and gently toss until well coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Toss the salad before serving, and garnish with extra cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served chilled, this salad can be customized with various ingredients based on your preferences.

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