Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad full of colorful vegetables and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz bow tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ large green bell pepper, diced
- ½ large red bell pepper, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small can sliced black olives (3.5 oz), drained
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and black olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetables, pour the dressing over the top, and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, substitute dressing with ranch. This salad can be customized with grilled chicken, chickpeas, or any preferred vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg