Description
Refresh your gatherings with a delightful Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing that is as vibrant in flavor as it is in color. This easy-to-make salad features rotini pasta tossed with a medley of fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, family dinners, or as a make-ahead dish, this salad offers a burst of taste and nutrition in every bite. With its quick preparation time and flexibility to customize ingredients based on your preferences, this crowd-pleaser will surely impress your guests while keeping your kitchen hassle-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini or pasta of choice
- 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
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While cooling, chop the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with vegetables, Italian dressing, feta cheese, and olives. Toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving. Chill for an hour if desired for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg