Description
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad perfect for any occasion, tossed in a zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and bell pepper.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking.
- You can substitute any pasta shape you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian dressing, zesty, vegetarian, side dish, picnic, potluck