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Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad

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Experience the delightful flavors of this refreshing Pasta Salad, perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive picnics. This vibrant dish combines al dente rotini pasta with an array of fresh vegetables like cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Not only is it quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, but it’s also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Serve it chilled as a side or enjoy it as a light main course. With its burst of colors and flavors, this Pasta Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 medium cucumber (chopped)
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 small bell pepper (chopped)
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add rotini and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While pasta cools, chop the vegetables: cucumber, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta and chopped vegetables. Add Italian dressing, feta cheese, olives, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss gently until everything is well mixed. Chill for at least one hour before serving for enhanced flavors.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg