Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Easy Italian Pasta Salad, a delightful and colorful dish that’s perfect for any gathering or quick meal. This refreshing salad features tricolor rotini pasta tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, zesty feta cheese, and briny olives, all coated in a tangy Italian dressing. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and the option to chill for enhanced flavors, this pasta salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches, it serves up to 10 people and can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Enjoy a taste of Italy in every bite with this simple yet satisfying salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2.25 oz sliced black olives
- 1/2 – 1 cup Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.
- Pour your desired amount of Italian dressing over the mixture and gently stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg