Pasta Salad
This vibrant Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish that combines fresh vegetables and creamy feta cheese in just 30 minutes. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight meal, this salad is a delightful medley of flavors and textures that everyone will love. With colorful ingredients tossed in zesty Italian dressing, every bite bursts with freshness. Plus, it’s easy to customize, making it suitable for any taste preference. Enjoy it as a nutritious addition to your meals or as a light snack on its own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta (or any preferred shape)
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- â…” cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cucumber, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables, Italian dressing, feta cheese, olives, and parsley; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix until well combined. Chill for an hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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