Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Chop the Vegetables. Dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, slice olives, and chop parsley.
- Step 3: Mix the Ingredients. In a bowl, combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and parsley. Pour in dressing and fold together.
- Step 4: Season to Taste. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and extra dressing.
- Step 5: Portion into Cups. Fill clear cups with the pasta salad mixture, layering ingredients attractively.
- Step 6: Chill Before Serving. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Notes
Dress salad just before serving to prevent sogginess. Can customize with proteins like grilled chicken for added flavor.
