Description
Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and color. This easy-to-make recipe features al dente pasta tossed with crisp vegetables and a zesty Italian dressing, perfect for warm weather picnics or casual gatherings. With its customizable ingredients, this salad not only pleases the palate but also adds a beautiful pop of color to your table. Enjoy it as a side or main dish, making every bite an enjoyable celebration of spring!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (assorted colors)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing; season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the chopped basil and crumbled feta cheese.
- For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg