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Italian Pasta Salad

A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings, packed with colorful vegetables and tossed in Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 2 cups Pasta (cooked and cooled) Rotini or fusilli recommended.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 medium Red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium Bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 cup Olives (sliced) Can be swapped with pepperoncini.
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese (crumbled) Can be substituted with mozzarella balls.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing High-quality olive oil recommended.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, sliced olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle with generous amounts of Italian dressing and toss gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring each piece is coated in the flavorful dressing.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste, taking a moment to sample the mix as you adjust.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the salad to chill and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  5. Serve your pasta salad chilled at summer gatherings, festive potlucks, or as a delightful side for any meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

If making ahead, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For optimal flavor, consume within the first couple of days as veggies may soften over time. Avoid freezing.

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