Description
Zesty Italian pasta salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, it’s an easy crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Rotini or penne pasta
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Bell peppers
- Red onion
- Black olives
- Feta cheese
- Italian dressing
- Fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies and crumbled feta. Toss well to mix.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled, topped with fresh basil and shaved Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg