Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Italy with this Italian Chop Pasta Salad. Bursting with fresh vegetables, hearty pasta, and a zesty dressing, this dish is perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings. Easy to customize and quick to prepare, it’s a delightful addition to any meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup olives (black or green), pitted and sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg