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Quick and Easy Italian Pasta Salad

This quick and easy Italian pasta salad is a fresh and zesty side dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or make-ahead lunches.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Italian pasta salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Julia Pacheco

Ingredients

  • ½ lb tricolor rotini pasta
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 1 english cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced
  • ½ cup Italian salad dressing I used the olive garden brand

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta according to the package directions, drain and let the pasta completely cool down.
  • In a larger bowl add the cooled pasta, veggies, feta cheese, and dressing stir to combine and cover with a lid or cling wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy

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Notes

  • You can add more veggies or toppings you enjoy to this pasta salad.

    • Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 3455mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg
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