Description
Italian Chop Pasta Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that bursts with flavors, making it an ideal addition to summer gatherings or family dinners. This delightful salad features al dente rotini pasta mixed with crisp vegetables, tangy feta, and a zesty Italian dressing. Easy to prepare and customize, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and black olives. Toss gently.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and torn basil leaves; toss lightly to combine.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and mix until well coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg