Description
Easy Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your table in just minutes. Perfect for any occasion, this salad features spiral rotini pasta tossed with fresh vegetables like crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, all coated in a zesty Italian dressing. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or preparing a quick weeknight meal, this customizable salad is sure to please everyone at the table. With its bright colors and delightful crunch, it’s not only a feast for the taste buds but also visually appealing. Enjoy it as a side dish, packed lunch, or make it your main course—this Easy Italian Pasta Salad is versatile enough to fit any dining scenario.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded)
- 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced black olives (drained)
- 1/2 – 1 cup Italian salad dressing
Instructions
- Cook the tricolor rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped cucumber, halved tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, sliced black olives, and diced red onion.
- Pour in ½ cup of Italian dressing and gently stir to mix all ingredients evenly.
- For enhanced flavor, refrigerate for 2-4 hours before serving. Add more dressing if desired right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg