Description
Experience a burst of flavors and textures with this Italian Chop Pasta Salad. Packed with vibrant vegetables, tender rotini pasta, and a tangy dressing, this dish is perfect for summer picnics or cozy family dinners. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped vegetables, olives, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and stir to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your salad by adding grilled chicken or swapping in different cheeses or olives based on your preference. For added freshness, consider using homemade vinaigrette instead of store-bought dressing.