Description
A light and refreshing pasta salad loaded with vibrant vegetables and a tasty dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Short Pasta (your favorite variety)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Black Olives (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Italian Dressing
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and black olives.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Italian dressing and garlic powder.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors blend.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on what you have on hand. For extra creaminess, consider adding a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt when serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, summer recipe, vegetarian, easy side dish