Ultimate Pasta Salad The Top Recipe You'll Ever Try
This pasta salad is loaded with vibrant veggies, savory dressing, and a satisfying blend of textures. Perfect for any gathering.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta cooked al dente
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 cup bell pepper diced
- 0.5 cup black olives sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
- 0.5 cup Italian dressing store-bought or homemade
- 1 unit lemon juiced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and feta cheese.
- Add the Italian dressing and lemon juice to the pasta mixture. Toss until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the pasta salad and toss gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Feel free to customize with additional ingredients like avocado or roasted chicken.