Everyone's Favorites Pasta Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, "Everyone's Favorites Pasta Salad" is a crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing side dish at family dinners. This easy-to-make recipe features tender rotini pasta tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers, and savory black olives, all brought together with zesty Italian dressing. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley adds a touch of richness and freshness, while a quick chill in the fridge ensures the flavors meld beautifully. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile pasta salad is a breeze to prepare and is sure to become your go-to dish for any occasion. Ideal for meal prep, summer gatherings, or as a vegetarian option at barbecues, this dish is as delicious as it is eye-catching!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, finely diced
- 0.75 cup Black olives, sliced
- 0.75 cup Italian dressing
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
Step 2
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to drain completely.
Step 3
While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely dice the red onion.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
Step 5
Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss everything together until well coated.
Step 6
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Toss again to combine evenly.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing.
Step 10
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1312.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2312.0 |
| Total Fat 86.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.9g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4992.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 322.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.8g | |
| Protein 65.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 681.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2140.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories