Description
Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Bursting with colorful vegetables and tossed in zesty Italian dressing, this salad brings the essence of spring to your table. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or meal prep, it’s easy to make and customize to suit your taste. Enjoy every bite of this delightful celebration of flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the veggies: While the pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and chopped veggies. Toss gently.
- Add dressing: Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Finish with cheese and herbs: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil over the top; toss gently again.
- Chill before serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to 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: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg