Cool Pasta Salad Recipe

This refreshing pasta salad is perfect for summer! Made with fresh garden vegetables (or your favorite store-bought ones), it's a crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. The creamy mayonnaise dressing and briny olives complement the crisp vegetables and perfectly cooked pasta for a delightful flavor combination. Get ready to enjoy this easy-to-make, light, and delicious salad!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 385.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cool Pasta Salad

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How to Make Cool Pasta Salad

  1. Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions until al dente. While the pasta cooks, dice 2 cups of tomatoes and 1 cup of cucumbers.
  2. Immediately rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down quickly.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and cucumbers to the mayonnaise mixture. Gently stir in the cooled pasta.
  5. Transfer the pasta salad to a serving dish and top with 1/2 cup sliced green olives.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

13g

Carbs

16g

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