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A bowl of fresh pasta salad with colorful vegetables

Proven way to grow the perfect 7-ingredient Pasta Salad

This delicious 7-ingredient pasta salad is incredibly easy to make and perfect for a quick meal or side dish. It's packed with fresh flavors and textures that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Rotini pasta
  • 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Cucumber diced
  • 0.5 Red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Black olives sliced
  • 0.5 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Italian dressing

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta with the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
Assembling the Salad
  1. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture.
  2. Toss everything gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
Serving
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal.

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad a few hours in advance and keep it refrigerated. You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.