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Pasta Salad Recipes: 5 Colorful Delights to Savor


  • Author: ushinzomr

Description

A colorful and flavorful pasta salad that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  3. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other ingredients like grilled chicken, salami, or different vegetables to customize your pasta salad.
  • This pasta salad can be made a day in advance for even better flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 6

Keywords: pasta salad recipes, easy pasta salad, summer pasta salad, cold pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta salad