Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
This Easy Pasta Salad Recipe is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for a quick meal or side dish. Loaded with rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Salad:
- 16 ounces rotini or any medium pasta shape
Additional Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese or to taste
- 1 medium English cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small bell pepper, any color, chopped
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion or sliced green onions
- 1 cup Italian dressing or homemade dressing
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Let it drain thoroughly.
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onions. Halve the tomatoes and slice the olives if using.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, olives, feta, and parsley.
- Add Dressing: Pour in the Italian dressing and toss gently until everything is well coated. Adjust dressing amount to taste.
- Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this pasta salad by adding protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- For a tangy twist, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easy Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, Italian Pasta Salad
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