Description
Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines al dente pasta with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or meal prep, this salad offers a refreshing crunch and a delightful blend of tastes in every bite. Easy to customize, it’s sure to impress family and friends with its colorful presentation and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with all chopped vegetables and olives.
- Crumble feta cheese over the salad. Drizzle with Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg