Description
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. Bursting with colorful vegetables, rotini pasta, and a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as an easy meal prep option. With its bold flavors and delightful textures, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a quick weekday meal. Enjoy the taste of Italy in just a few simple steps!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, black olives, and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with all chopped vegetables.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg