Description
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for any occasion, from picnics to family dinners. This delightful salad combines al dente rotini pasta with an array of colorful vegetables like cucumber, grape tomatoes, and bell pepper, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. The addition of creamy feta cheese and briny olives brings depth and flavor, making this salad not only delicious but also visually appealing. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, it can be made ahead of time for an even more flavorful experience. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a side dish, this pasta salad is sure to impress at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables, Italian dressing, feta cheese, olives, and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Gently mix until all ingredients are well combined. For best flavor, chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved after prep
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg