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Delightful Cold Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

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This vibrant cold pasta salad with Italian dressing is a summer essential, perfect for picnics and barbecues. Bursting with colorful fresh vegetables and tangy dressing, each bite offers a refreshing taste experience. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, dice the bell peppers, and finely chop the red onion.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables.
  4. Pour in the Italian dressing and olive oil; gently toss to combine.
  5. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top along with salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  • Author: DANIEL LAWSON
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg