Description
Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together al dente pasta, colorful vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, this salad is not just easy to prepare but also customizable based on your favorite ingredients. Each bite is a delightful celebration of flavors that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives or Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables and olives in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil before serving. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg