Description
Italian Chop Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines al dente pasta, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and creamy feta cheese in a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, this colorful salad is quick to prepare and will impress your guests with its delightful flavors. Whether youβre hosting a picnic or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe will brighten any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente; drain and cool.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: chop tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers; slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with veggies, olives, and feta.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to add roasted vegetables or chickpeas for extra flavor. To make this salad vegan-friendly, omit the cheese and use a plant-based dressing.