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The Best Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing


  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant, flavorful pasta salad bursting with fresh vegetables and creamy feta cheese, all tied together with zesty Italian dressing.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
  3. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Customize with additional vegetables or proteins to suit your taste. Chilling the salad helps flavors develop.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: pasta salad, Italian dressing, summer salad, picnic food, potluck recipe