DITALINI SALAD

Ditalini Salad image

Provided by Patty Mae

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 375.5, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 16.2, Protein 5.9