Description
Easy Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the best of summer flavors in a quick and easy recipe. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, this delightful salad combines spiral rotini pasta with fresh vegetables, crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal, it’s not only visually appealing but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re serving it as a main dish or a side, this Easy Italian Pasta Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2.25 oz sliced black olives
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 – 1 cup Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the tricolor rotini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped cucumber, halved tomatoes, crumbled feta, drained black olives, and diced red onion.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing (start with 1/2 cup) and mix well. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 24mg