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Pasta Salad

This classic pasta salad recipe is loaded with fresh veggies, Italian dressing and cheese.
Course Brunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Pasta Salad, Pasta salad recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 31 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 284kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz rotini pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 English cucumber sliced and quartered
  • ⅓ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper any color (chopped)
  • 2¼ oz sliced black olives (can) drained
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup Italian salad dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook rotini (pasta) until al dente per the package instructions.
  • Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to remove extra starch. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking prepare vegetables and place on a platter or plate.
  • Add cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Next, add prepared vegetables and sliced olives to the pasta. Stir.
  • Pour Italian dressing over mixture, then toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the pasta mixture and gently fold in.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for 2 hours or over night before serving.

Notes

Note:
  • The rotini pasta can be substituted for any medium-sized pasta. 
  • You can use homemade Italian dressing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 3336mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg