Description
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines colorful veggies, creamy feta cheese, and tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also a crowd favorite. With every bite bursting with flavor, it’s ideal as a side dish or main course. The best part? It’s loaded with healthy ingredients and can be made ahead of time, making your meal prep effortless.
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 boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the cucumber, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables. Add Italian dressing, feta cheese, olives, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Toss everything together until well mixed. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving or enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg