Ingredients for Anytime Pasta Salad
- 1 pound rotini noodles
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- zucchini
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- pitted black olives
- optional cherry tomatoes
- sweet basil
- salt, to taste
- lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- optional cucumbers
- optional carrots
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How to Make Anytime Pasta Salad
- Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and set aside to cool completely.
- Blanch 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 cup sugar snap peas in boiling water for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, blanched broccoli, and sugar snap peas.
- Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine.
- Stir in 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Feel free to customize your pasta salad by adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or carrots!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
116 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
36g
Carbs
22g
