Ditalini Salad Recipe

Name: Ditalini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked ditalini; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 medium top quality vine-ripened tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch cubes; 1 small red onion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 cup frozen green pea, defrosted, drained; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked ditalini
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 medium top quality vine-ripened tomatoes, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
1 small red onion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup frozen green pea, defrosted, drained
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup mayonnaise

1
Cook pasta in boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander then immerse in cold water until pasta is cool. Drain thoroughly and place in a bowl with the vegetable oil. Toss until pasta is coated evenly with the oil. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the vegetables.
2
Place tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, garlic, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over vegetables, cover bowl, and let marinate for several hours in the refrigerator.
3
Drain the marinated vegetables, reserving the liquid. Combine vegetables, cooked pasta, peas, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
4
Whisk the mayonnaise into the reserved marinade and pour over salad. Toss gently to mix. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

450

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked ditalini, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/3 cup white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Ditalini Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Ditalini Salad

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