Description
This Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that highlights the best of Italian cuisine. Featuring al dente pasta, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian vinaigrette, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a quick weeknight dinner. This salad is not only easy to prepare but also offers endless customization options to suit your taste. Enjoy this vibrant dish that delights the senses while providing a wholesome meal packed with flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice bell peppers, and chop red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with prepared vegetables, olives, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg