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Pasta Salad

Vibrant Pasta Salad with Fresh Veggies for Summer Fun

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This vibrant pasta salad features fresh veggies and tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 16 ounces Rotini Cook until al dente.
  • cup Feta Cheese Crumble before adding.
  • 1 each English Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 each Bell Pepper Chopped.
  • ½ cup Black Olives Optional.
  • ½ cup Red Onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing Store-bought or homemade.
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Wash and chop the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, chop the bell pepper and red onion. Add them to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the cooled rotini with the chopped vegetables in the mixing bowl. Drizzle with Italian dressing and add parsley. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Season the salad with salt and black pepper. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese gently.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and is perfect for potlucks or summer gatherings.

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