Description
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Italian Chop Pasta Salad, bursting with fresh veggies and al dente rotini. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for summer picnics or cozy dinners, offering a delightful mix of textures and tangy flavors that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or a satisfying main dish that brings joy to any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper (mixed colors), diced
- 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 (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies and black olives. Toss gently.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Add crumbled feta cheese on top and gently mix once more.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg