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Pasta Salad Cups

Pasta Salad Cups that Wow at Every Celebration!

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Enjoy these vibrant Pasta Salad Cups, a delightful twist for your gatherings, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 2 cups Rotini Pasta A sturdy base for the salad
For the Salad Mix
  • 1 cup Cucumbers Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For Flavoring
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Or Greek vinaigrette

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon
  • clear cups

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Step 1: Cook the Pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Step 2: Chop the Vegetables. Dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice olives, and chop parsley.
  3. Step 3: Mix the Ingredients. In a bowl, combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and parsley. Pour in dressing and fold together.
  4. Step 4: Season to Taste. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and extra dressing.
  5. Step 5: Portion into Cups. Fill clear cups with the pasta salad mixture, layering ingredients attractively.
  6. Step 6: Chill Before Serving. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress salad just before serving to prevent sogginess. Can customize with proteins like grilled chicken for added flavor.

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