Creamy Pasta Salad

Name: Creamy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked medium pasta shells; 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; DRESSING:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 15 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Everyone needs this creamy pasta salad recipe that they can reach for when they need a foolproof salad everyone will love. This is one of those classic dishes you'll make over and over again.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked medium pasta shells
1 cup fresh broccoli florets, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer pasta to a large bowl; stir in broccoli, onion, cucumber, red pepper and olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 167 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

A simple dressing of mayo and cider vinegar enhances the flavor of the vegetables in this creamy pasta salad. It’s so easy to make for a perfectly satisfying lunch. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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