Italian Pasta Salad
A refreshing and vibrant Italian Pasta Salad filled with fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then let it cool completely.
- Combine the ingredients: In a spacious bowl, bring together the cooled pasta, chickpeas, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and sliced olives.
- Dress it up: Pour the Italian dressing over the vibrant mixture. Use a gentle hand to toss everything until thoroughly coated in that delightful dressing.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper to your preference, making sure each bite sings with flavor.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, adding a lovely touch of color and freshness.
- Chill: Cover your salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
It’s perfect for meal prep and can be made ahead of time. Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian, vegetarian, picnic, healthy
Find it online: https://oliviatable.com/italian-pasta-salad/