Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Italy with this easy-to-make Italian pasta salad. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta, it’s a colorful dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. Tossed in zesty Italian dressing, each bite transports you to a sun-soaked Italian terrace, making it an instant crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or yellow)
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add rotini or penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Mix in a large bowl.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetables and sprinkle crumbled feta over the top.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and stir gently until all ingredients are coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Transfer to serving plates or a large bowl and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg