Easy Italian Pasta Salad
This Easy Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines colorful vegetables, hearty tricolor rotini pasta, and creamy feta cheese all tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Ideal for warm weather gatherings, picnics, or as a quick side dish for any meal, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy it fresh or let it chill in the fridge for enhanced flavors. This pasta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next barbecue or family dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2.25 oz sliced black olives (drained)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 – 1 cup Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cucumber, tomatoes, feta, olives, and red onion.
- Add Italian dressing starting with 1/2 cup and mix well. Adjust the dressing to your preference.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://allfoodierecipes.com/easy-italian-pasta-salad/