Best 3 Ditalini Salad Recipes

DITALINI AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook 1 1/2 cups ditalini as the label directs. Cook 1 minced garlic clove in 3 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat, 4 minutes. Add 1 cup thawed frozen peas, 1/3 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; bring to a simmer, cover and cook 5 minutes. Puree the liquid, half of the peas and 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. Toss with the pasta and the remaining peas; season with salt. Top with basil and more parmesan.

DITALINI SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Drain the marinated vegetables, reserving the liquid. Combine vegetables, cooked pasta, peas, raisins, and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
• Whisk the mayonnaise into the reserved marinade and pour over salad. Toss gently to mix. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

DITALINI PASTA SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to directions.
• Drain in colander, rinse with cold water.
• Mix mayonnaise and mustard together to taste.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Chill in refrigerator several hours before serving.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to eat.