Zesty Italian Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing: A Fresh Twist
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad dish that is perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 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 black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss until well mixed.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and black pepper, then stir gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit for a few hours before serving.
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Zesty Italian Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Italian Dressing