Description
This vibrant Memorial Day Classic Pasta Salad combines fresh veggies and zesty dressing, creating a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olives (Kalamata or green), pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped veggies. Add crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize by adding proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra heartiness.
- Swap out any vegetables based on your preferences for a tailored flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg