Description
Italian Chop Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines rotini pasta, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches, this salad bursts with flavor and color, making it a delightful addition to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped veggies and black olives.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top and drizzle with Italian dressing. Toss well to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg