Easy Pasta Salad: 7 Tips for a Quick, Flavorful Dish!
This easy pasta salad recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or potluck. Combine pasta with fresh vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette for a flavorful dish!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Pasta Rotini or your favorite pasta shape
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 0.5 cup Cucumber Diced
- 0.25 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Black Olives Sliced
- 0.33 cup Italian Dressing Store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- Pour Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Add cheese cubes or pepperoni for extra flavor. This salad is best served chilled.