Description
Colorful and refreshing, the Pasta Salad Cups Recipe is a delightful dish perfect for any gathering, from graduation parties to BBQs and potlucks. These individual servings are not only visually appealing but also packed with fresh vegetables and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and parsley into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the chopped vegetables and parsley.
- Pour in Italian dressing and toss gently until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Portion the salad into small clear plastic cups for easy serving.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, enjoying chilled for a refreshing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg