Description
Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a refreshing and colorful dish that captures the essence of warm weather dining. This easy-to-make salad combines al dente pasta with a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, this salad is customizable to incorporate seasonal ingredients. Enjoy every bite of this delightful crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup 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 to cool.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables. Toss gently.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and add grated Parmesan cheese. Toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs and give it one last gentle toss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg