Description
Experience a burst of vibrant flavors with this Salad Supreme Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Tossed with colorful veggies, al dente pasta, and a zesty dressing, each bite is a refreshing celebration of taste. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or side and is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup olives (black or green), pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine; use two forks for easy mixing.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg