How To Make Classic Pasta Salad
This refreshing pasta salad is perfect for summer gatherings or an easy weekday lunch.
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and fresh basil.
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Add parmesan cheese and Italian dressing. Toss until well combined.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 317kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 9mg
- Sodium : 430mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 11g
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