Description
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant Spring Pasta Salad, bursting with fresh flavors and colorful veggies. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, this dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. With zesty Italian dressing and creamy feta, every bite offers a delightful crunch and a taste of sunshine. Get ready to impress your guests and enjoy a refreshing culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. While pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with chopped veggies.
- 4. Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad mixture and sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- 5. Toss everything gently until well combined. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg