30-Minute Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing – Irresistibly Fresh
A refreshing pasta salad with zesty Italian dressing, perfect for picnics or summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
- Top with feta cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Chill for 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
- Add grilled chicken for a protein boost.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg