Addictive Crack Pasta Salad
A colorful and flavorful pasta salad perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Short Pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (diced)
- 1 cup Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup Black Olives (sliced)
- 1/2 cup Italian Dressing
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and black olives.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Mix everything until well combined, ensuring each ingredient is coated in the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For added flair, top with grated cheese or fresh herbs. Consider adding cooked chicken or chickpeas for a protein-packed option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, cold salad, potluck, colorful salad, easy recipes
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