How to Make Easy Cold Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather starts to heat up, there's nothing quite like a refreshing cold pasta salad to satisfy your appetite. This easy cold pasta salad recipe is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or just a simple weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 14 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
  • 2 cucumbers, chopped
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ¾ cup pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool by running cold water over pasta in a colander set in the sink.
  • Combine pasta with cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over salad; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    297 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 608mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 255mg