Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing: Your New Favorite Side Dish
Enjoy a refreshing Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful side dish is packed with flavor and is sure to become a favorite!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like bell peppers or grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Italian Dressing, Side Dish