Description
Celebrate the festive season with a vibrant Christmas Veggie Pasta Salad that combines colorful fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked pasta, all coated in a zesty Italian dressing. This dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, making it a perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this salad will surely impress your guests and bring joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 0.5 small red onion, finely sliced
- 0.5 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta and prepared vegetables; toss gently.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss again until well coated.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and herbs for added flavor.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg