Description
Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with color and flavor, this salad combines perfectly cooked rotini pasta with crisp vegetables and a tangy Italian dressing. It’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics, BBQs, or a light lunch. With endless customization options, you can easily tailor this recipe to suit your taste. Dive into this delicious bowl of joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and chopped vegetables. Toss gently to mix.
- 4. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- 5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg