Description
Italian Chop Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the essence of summer dining. Packed with colorful vegetables, al dente pasta, and a zesty Italian dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a delightful side dish. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, making it an irresistible addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and cool.
- While pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and olives.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss gently until well-coated.
- Add torn basil leaves and mix lightly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg