Description
This classic pasta salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings, picnics, or family dinners. With its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients, it not only delights the taste buds but also enhances your dining table’s appeal. This versatile dish allows for easy customization with your favorite vegetables and proteins, making it suitable for any occasion—be it a light lunch or a hearty side. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this pasta salad can be made ahead of time, allowing flavors to meld beautifully as it chills. Enjoy this refreshing and satisfying dish that serves up to 12 people!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 medium English cucumber (chopped)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small bell pepper (chopped)
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Chop the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, chop the bell pepper, and dice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta and vegetables. Add Italian dressing and optional olives; toss until coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, then gently stir in crumbled feta cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg