Quick Italian Pasta Salad: The Best Recipe with a Secret Twist
This Quick Italian Pasta Salad is a delightful dish featuring fresh vegetables, Italian dressing, and a secret ingredient that elevates the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, black olives, red onion, and cooled pasta.
- Add Italian dressing and mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pasta.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Quick Italian Pasta Salad