Description
Looking for the best pasta salad recipe? This one is quick, easy, and full of fresh flavors! Perfect for summer parties, potlucks, or a healthy lunch. Whether you want a light side dish or a colorful meal, this salad is the best choice. Great for gatherings, BBQs, and meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cubes
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, and olives in a large bowl.
- Pour in Italian dressing and toss until coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and extra parsley.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or salami for more protein.
- Switch to creamy dressing if preferred.
- Best served chilled for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 16mg