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Easy Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Easy Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

5.3 from 11 reviews

This Easy Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a quick meal. Loaded with rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 box (12 oz) tricolor rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded, about 1 cucumber)
  • 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced black olives, drained
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/21 cup Italian salad dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Don’t forget to salt the pasta water. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and red onion.
  3. Add Dressing: Pour Italian dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well. Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
  4. Final Touches: The salad can be enjoyed immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

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Keywords: Italian Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, Easy Salad Recipe