Pasta Salad
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad with tri-color rotini, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese cubes, and a tangy zesty Italian dressing. Perfect as a side dish for summer barbecues or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes (for the pasta)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package tri-color rotini noodles
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- Cheese cubes (your choice of variety)
- Zesty Italian dressing
- 1 cucumber (or as needed)
- Dash of paprika
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook the tri-color rotini noodles according to the package instructions, then allow them to cool.
- Prepare Veggies: While the noodles are cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the noodles have cooled, combine them in a large bowl with the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheese cubes.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle a generous amount of zesty Italian dressing over the mixture and toss to combine.
- Finish: Sprinkle a dash of paprika on top for extra flavor and color.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your refreshing and colorful pasta salad!
Notes
- Feel free to use any cheese you prefer such as cheddar, mozzarella, or feta.
- For extra crunch, you can add bell peppers or olives.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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