Embrace the freshness and colors of the season with our Vibrant Summer Pasta Salad. This recipe is the epitome of light, delicious, and full of diverse textures and flavors, making it the perfect side dish for your summer get-togethers.
Vibrant Summer Pasta Salad
This Vibrant Summer Pasta Salad is a riot of colors and flavors, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a healthy lunch.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Strainer
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives.
- Drizzle with the Italian dressing, then sprinkle with the crumbled feta cheese.
- Toss until all ingredients are well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
Notes
This salad is extremely versatile. Feel free to add in other vegetables you have on hand, or even some grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein. The salad can be made a day ahead, but save the dressing until just before serving.
Enjoy the fresh taste of summer with our Vibrant Summer Pasta Salad. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Recipe difficulty: Easy
Complete nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 560mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 40g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 9g
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