Ditalini Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Ditalini Salad is the perfect go-to recipe for potlucks, picnics, or a light weeknight meal. Featuring tender ditalini pasta tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy bell pepper, salty Kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta, every bite is a burst of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. The zesty homemade dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic, ties the vibrant ingredients together beautifully. Quick to prepare and easy to chill ahead, this pasta salad is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it cold and watch it become an instant crowd-pleaser! Keywords: ditalini pasta salad, Mediterranean salad recipe, easy pasta salad, vegetarian potluck idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ditalini pasta
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ditalini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion, and slice the Kalamata olives in half.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled ditalini pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4063 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 371.6 g | 135% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 77.5 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 991 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2690 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
