Description
This Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad is a vibrant, crunchy dish that is sure to excite your little ones at mealtime. Bursting with fresh vegetables, perfectly cooked pasta, and a creamy dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simple weeknight dinners, it can be customized to suit your family’s preferences. Enjoy the smiles as you serve this delightful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- 1/2 cup sliced olives (black or green)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and let cool slightly.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables by chopping the cherry tomatoes, dicing the cucumber, and slicing the bell peppers.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with all the chopped vegetables.
- Drizzle generously with Italian dressing and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Fold in grated Parmesan cheese and sliced olives for added flavor.
- Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg