Description
A vibrant and refreshing cold pasta salad bursting with fresh vegetables, creamy cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing, perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, and family gatherings. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for meal prep as flavors deepen overnight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and black olives.
- Add chopped parsley, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture.
- Toss everything gently to combine and ensure the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve this delicious cold pasta salad chilled.
Notes
- For best results, make this cold pasta salad a few hours or the night before serving.
- You can customize this pasta salad with your favorite vegetables or protein like grilled chicken or tuna.
- Ensure pasta is fully cooled before adding dressing to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Adjust the amount of Italian dressing to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg