Delicious Italian Dressing Pasta Salad Perfect for Summer Gatherings
Enjoy this delicious Italian dressing pasta salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings. It’s a refreshing and flavorful dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and bell peppers.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and toss gently again.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add any other vegetables or proteins you like, such as grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easier meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Italian Dressing, Pasta Salad, Summer Salads, Easy Recipes