Description
Experience the taste of Italy with this colorful Italian Chop Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings and picnics. Bursting with fresh vegetables, al dente rotini pasta, and a zesty Italian dressing, this salad is not just a dish; it’s an unforgettable culinary adventure. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta by boiling salted water in a large pot. Add rotini and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and olives. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg