Ingredients for Simple Pasta Salad
- Shell Pasta
- Pickle
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Red Onion
- Green Pepper
- Pimiento
- Celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
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How to Make Simple Pasta Salad
- Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta thoroughly in a colander.
- Rinse the pasta under cold water until completely cool. Drain again.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons pickle juice, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon mustard powder until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), 1 (15 ounce) can of drained black beans, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to blend and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
17g
Carbs
32g
