Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our Zesty Italian Pasta Salad, perfect for any gathering or casual meal. Bursting with vibrant vegetables, tangy dressing, and al dente pasta, this dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, it’s ideal for make-ahead meals and sure to impress at summer barbecues or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, halved and pitted
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, olives, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss the cooled pasta with Italian dressing until well coated.
- Add the dressed pasta to the vegetable mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg