Name: Quick Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1/2 cup cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup Italian dressing; Salt and pepper to taste

Quick Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Cindi Bullard Modified: April 18, 2024

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How To Make Quick Italian Pasta Salad

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 8 minutes

Total: 23 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Calories : 300kcal
Total Fat : 9g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 6mg
Sodium : 400mg
Total Carbohydrates : 47g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 9g

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