Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines al dente pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this salad offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will impress your guests or elevate your weeknight dinners. With its customizable nature, you can easily adapt it to suit your personal preferences while enjoying a burst of freshness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell peppers into uniform pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently until fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg