Memorial Day Classic Pasta Salad
Memorial Day Classic Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish loaded with colorful veggies and creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings and guaranteed to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¾ cup Italian or ranch dressing
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with chopped vegetables, black olives, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Add fresh herbs and mix again. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize your salad by adding seasonal veggies like asparagus or snap peas.
- For added protein, consider incorporating chickpeas.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg