Description
A colorful and refreshing pasta salad tossed with zesty Italian dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces tri colored rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced (black or green)
- 1 cup cheese, cubed (mozzarella or feta)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (assorted colors)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the tri colored rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, cubed cheese, and diced bell peppers.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss until evenly coated—watch as the colors blend!
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy this refreshing delight!
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad marinate in the dressing overnight. Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg