Pasta pearls and olive salad –Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful dish that’s perfect for gatherings, picnics, or just a cozy dinner at home. Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful dish that brings together fresh vegetables and pasta, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s easy to prepare and simply bursting with flavor!
Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian Pasta Salad is not only pleasing to the eye but also a celebration of flavors. Invite your friends over, or simply enjoy it as a meal prep option for the week!
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (red, yellow, or both)
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare your veggies: chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and fresh parsley.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl. Feta adds a delicious saltiness that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Give everything a good toss to ensure each ingredient is coated evenly in the dressing.
- Cover the salad and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Give it a final toss before serving. Enjoy your vibrant, refreshing Italian Pasta Salad!
This dish is not just a meal; it’s a social experience! Perfect for sharing and delighting everyone at the table. Try it at your next gathering and watch everyone come back for seconds!