Description
A colorful and delicious pasta salad that kids will love, packed with fresh vegetables and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, black olives, cheddar cheese, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a good stir and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in diced cooked chicken or chickpeas.
- Swap out the Italian dressing for a ranch or vinaigrette for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg