Easy Pasta Salad
Easy Pasta Salad is the quintessential summer dish that brings a refreshing burst of flavor to your table. This vibrant salad features perfectly cooked rotini pasta tossed with fresh, crunchy vegetables and coated in zesty Italian dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, it’s as delightful to eat as it is to see. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this dish can be tailored with your favorite ingredients or whatever you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Optional: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup sliced olives
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped veggies. If using feta cheese or olives, add them now.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg