The Ultimate Pasta Salad 🥗For Any Celebration 🎉 Here’s How! ✅

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini Pasta (dry)
• 0.5 cup Red Onion (finely diced)
• 1 cup English Cucumber (seedless, diced)
• 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (halved)
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (store‑bought blend)
• 4 oz Feta Cheese (crumbled)
• 15 oz Italian Dressing (store‑bought)

Instructions

1. Cook the Rotini

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

2. Drain and Cool the Pasta

   Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse briefly with cold water to stop cooking, and set aside to cool.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prep the Vegetables

   While the pasta cooks, dice the red onion, cube the English cucumber, and halve the grape tomatoes.

   Time: PT5M

4. Combine Pasta and Veggies

   In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled rotini, diced onion, cucumber, and tomatoes.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Seasoning, Cheese, and Dressing

   Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the salad, crumble the feta cheese on top, then pour the Italian dressing over everything.

   Time: PT1M

6. Toss the Salad

   Using a wooden spoon or tongs, gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.

   Time: PT2M

7. Chill Before Serving

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

   Time: PT30M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g