Garden Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a cool and delightful addition to lunch or dinner. It goes with soup or a sandwich.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Pasta salad is a cool and delightful addition to lunch or dinner. It goes with soup or a sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Macaroni, cooked
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium Cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Green pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped optional

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine macaroni, onions, cucumbers, and green peppers. Mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. If using parsley, add that too.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta. Mix well.
  4. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve cold.

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Storage

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