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Best Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad perfect for picnics and gatherings, combining pasta, fresh veggies, and a zesty Italian dressing.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
  3. Drizzle Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired and serve cold.

Notes

This pasta salad is perfect for meal prep, keeping well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a drizzle of dressing before serving if it seems dry.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Cold Salad
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: pasta salad, Italian dressing, side dish, summer salad, picnic recipe