Description
Easy Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or social gatherings. This colorful salad features spiral rotini pasta tossed with fresh vegetables such as cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion, all topped off with crumbled feta cheese and zesty Italian dressing. Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also packed with nutrients, ensuring you and your guests enjoy every bite. Whether served as a side at barbecues or as a refreshing light main course, this pasta salad is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2.25 oz sliced black olives
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 – 1 cup Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the tricolor rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped cucumber, halved tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, drained olives, and diced red onion.
- Add ½ cup of Italian dressing to the mixture and stir gently until well combined. Adjust the dressing amount to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg