Description
Italian Chop Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines al dente pasta with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, this easy-to-make salad will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With colorful ingredients and a delightful crunch, it’s a must-try recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and olives.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped veggies and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and gently toss until everything is well mixed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg