Description
Italian pasta salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that brings the taste of summer to your table. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad features al dente pasta tossed with fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and zesty Italian dressing. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor, making it a guaranteed hit for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot with salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Prepare the vegetables: Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with vegetables, olives, and feta cheese. Pour in Italian dressing and toss well.
- 4. Add herbs: Fold in chopped basil just before serving.
- 5. Chill: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg