Quick Italian Pasta Salad with a Secret Ingredient You’ll Love
Discover how to make a delicious Quick Italian Pasta Salad that features a unique secret ingredient, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1 secret ingredient: fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, red onion, and pepperoncini.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Toss again until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced pepperoni or salami.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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