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Easy Pasta Salad Recipes: 7 Tasty Ideas for Gatherings


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Discover a variety of easy pasta salad recipes perfect for any occasion. These delicious and colorful salads are sure to impress your guests and are quick to prepare!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Rotini pasta (Cooked and cooled)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (Halved)
  • 1 medium Cucumber (Diced)
  • 1 Bell pepper (Diced (any color))
  • 1/4 cup Red onion (Finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Olives (Sliced)
  • 1 cup Feta cheese (Crumbled)
  • 1 cup Italian dressing (Store-bought or homemade)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
  2. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the dressing if needed.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your easy pasta salad!

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or artichokes for extra flavor.
  • You can substitute the feta cheese with mozzarella or omit it for a dairy-free option.
  • This pasta salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: easy pasta salad, party pasta salad, pasta salad recipes, cold pasta salad, pasta salad for gatherings