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tri color pasta salad recipe

A vibrant and refreshing tri-color pasta salad, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz tri-color rotini or any tri-color pasta
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup black olives sliced
Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian dressing store-bought or homemade
Herbs
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tri-color rotini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and slice the olives.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, prepared vegetables, and Italian dressing. Toss gently to combine.
Add Herbs
  1. Add the chopped parsley and basil to the pasta salad. Toss again to evenly distribute the herbs.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas.

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