Pasta Salad Recipe
Tossed with a zesty Italian dressing, this simple pasta salad is bursting with fresh flavors. It's going to be the talk of the summer barbecue or BBQ!
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Calories: 307kcal
Servings: 5
Equipment
- Colander
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb. rotini pasta
- 16 oz. bottled zesty Italian dressing
- 1 english cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 10 oz. grape tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound of rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cool water. Let drain thoroughly.
- Slice 1 cucumber, chop 1 red bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, halve 10 ounces of grape tomatoes, thinly slice 1/2 red onion, and chop 2 tablespoons of parsley. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the drained pasta, prepared vegetables, and 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
- Pour 16 ounces of zesty Italian dressing over the pasta mixture.
- Toss everything until well coated with the dressing.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Sodium: 553mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 5mg