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Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing for Vibrant Flavor

Enjoy a vibrant Spring Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing, perfect for quick meals and customizable with fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini or Penne Pasta Gluten-free pasta is a great substitute.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 medium Bell Peppers Finely chopped.
  • 0.25 medium Red Onion Finely chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Italian Dressing Store-bought or homemade.
For the Toppings
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Basil Chopped finely.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your choice of rotini or penne pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vibrant vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the bell peppers and red onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables. Gently toss the ingredients together to ensure even distribution.
  4. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat each piece in the dressing.
  5. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese and finely chopped basil over the tossed salad. Mix again to incorporate these ingredients.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize your veggies and ensure they're cut to similar sizes for even texture. Save some dressing to add before serving if storing leftovers.

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