Description
This classic Pasta Salad Recipe is a colorful and refreshing dish that shines at any gathering, from summer picnics to family dinners. Featuring al dente rotini pasta tossed with crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Perfect as a vibrant side or a satisfying main course, it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. With minimal prep time and the ability to serve a crowd, this pasta salad is destined to be your new go-to recipe!
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
- â…” cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with vegetables. Add dressing, olives (if using), parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 245g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg