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Easy Pasta Salad Recipe With Italian Dressing

A colorful bowl of pasta salad with zesty Italian dressing, packed with vibrant vegetables, perfect for any gathering or quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces pasta e.g., rotini or fusilli
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced (red or yellow)
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon for mixing

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water.
  4. While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and black olives.
  6. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetables.
  7. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.