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Cold Italian Pasta Salad

Delicious Cold Italian Pasta Salad Ready for Summer Gatherings

Enjoy this vibrant Cold Italian Pasta Salad, packed with flavors and gluten-free goodness, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Tri-Colored Gluten-Free Rotini
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumbers chopped
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Italian Herbs (Parsley, Oregano, Basil) fresh or dried
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add rotini, cook until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prep the Veggies: Wash and chop bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with veggies and drizzle dressing over. Toss well.
  5. Toss and Serve: Taste salad, adjust seasoning, serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a protein boost, consider adding chickpeas. Store salad in an airtight container for up to a week.

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