Description
A straightforward recipe for a cold pasta salad featuring Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can add cubed mozzarella cheese for extra flavor.
- For a tangier taste, use a vinaigrette style Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 10